L'avocat
Example: L'avocat a préparé la défense pour son client important.
Definition
"L'avocat" in the context of law refers to a lawyer or attorney who provides legal advice, represents clients in court, and prepares legal defenses. For example, "L'avocat a préparé la défense pour son client important" means the lawyer prepared the defense for their important client.
Etymology
The word "l'avocat" comes from the Latin word "advocatus," meaning someone called to aid or a legal advocate. Over time, it evolved in French to specifically denote a legal professional who defends or advises clients. Did you know that the term originally meant 'one who is called upon' to help?
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"L'avocat" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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