Le procès
Example: Le procès a duré plusieurs semaines avant le verdict final.
Definition
"Le procès" refers to a legal trial or court proceeding where evidence and arguments are presented to determine the outcome of a dispute or criminal charge. It typically involves a judge, lawyers, and sometimes a jury, lasting from days to weeks until a final verdict is reached.
Etymology
"Le procès" comes from the Latin word "processus," meaning 'a going forward' or 'progress.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to denote formal legal proceedings. Did you know? The word originally implied the act of moving forward, reflecting the step-by-step nature of a courtroom trial.
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"Le procès" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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