Le témoin
Example: Le témoin a décrit précisément ce qu'il a vu ce soir-là.
Definition
"Le témoin" in law refers to a person who gives testimony or evidence about what they have seen, heard, or experienced, especially during a legal proceeding. For example, "Le témoin a décrit précisément ce qu'il a vu ce soir-là" means the witness described exactly what they saw that evening.
Etymology
The term "le témoin" originates from the Old French word 'temoin', which comes from the Latin 'testis', meaning 'witness'. Did you know that 'testis' originally meant someone who stands as a third party, highlighting the impartial role of a witness in legal matters?
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"Le témoin" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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