French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
tribunal
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁibynal/
Meaning
- masculine nouncourt
Example
L'affaire sera jugée au tribunal la semaine prochaine.
The case will be heard in court next week.
More examples
Il a été convoqué au tribunal pour témoigner.
He was summoned to court to testify.
Core concept
The official courtroom and institution where civil or criminal cases are heard and decided.
Common phrases
aller au tribunal
go to court
au tribunal
in court
Similar words
procès: The legal proceedings used to resolve a dispute in court.
jugement: The final decision issued by a court after a trial.
audience: A public court hearing where parties and witnesses speak in turn.
avocat: A legal professional who represents and assists a client in court.
Definition in French
Lieu où se tiennent les procès civils ou pénaux et où des juges rendent des décisions de justice.
Word origin
The French noun derives from Latin tribunal, meaning a raised platform or judgment seat, a term linked to the authority of a tribunus.
Usage tips
- Au tribunal commonly refers to court proceedings or attendance at court, not merely to a physical room.