Le juge
Example: Le juge a rendu sa décision après une longue délibération.
Definition
"Le juge" refers to a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law. This person evaluates evidence, interprets laws, and renders decisions or judgments to resolve legal disputes, ensuring justice is served fairly and impartially.
Etymology
The term "le juge" comes from the Old French word 'juge', which derives from the Latin 'iudex', meaning 'a judge' or 'one who declares the law'. Did you know that the Latin root combines 'ius' (law) and 'dicere' (to say), literally translating to 'one who says the law'?
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"Le juge" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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