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Court
01
tribunal, cour
the place in which legal proceedings are conducted
Exemples
In family court, judges handle matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence disputes.
Dans le tribunal de la famille, les juges traitent des questions telles que le divorce, la garde des enfants et les litiges de violence domestique.
As a witness in the trial, Sarah was required to testify under oath and answer questions posed by the attorneys in the court.
En tant que témoin au procès, Sarah a été obligée de témoigner sous serment et de répondre aux questions posées par les avocats dans le tribunal.
1.1
tribunal, cour
the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury
Exemples
The court listened carefully to the witness's testimony.
Le tribunal a écouté attentivement le témoignage du témoin.
The judge asked the court to maintain order during the proceedings.
Le juge a demandé à la cour de maintenir l'ordre pendant les procédures.
02
la cour, le tribunal
the sovereign and their appointed advisers who form the governing body of a state
Exemples
The king and his court met to discuss the new policies.
Le roi et sa cour se sont réunis pour discuter des nouvelles politiques.
She was granted an audience with the royal court to present her petition.
Elle a été autorisée à avoir une audience avec la cour royale pour présenter sa pétition.
03
court
an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.
Exemples
The players warmed up on the basketball court before the game.
Les joueurs se sont échauffés sur le terrain de basket avant le match.
She reserved a tennis court for her lesson tomorrow.
Elle a réservé un terrain de tennis pour sa leçon demain.
04
courtoisie, hommage
an expression of respectful deference or honor
Exemples
The audience showed court by standing as the speaker entered the room.
Le public a montré courtoisie en se levant lorsque l'orateur est entré dans la pièce.
In ancient times, displaying court to the emperor was a crucial part of protocol.
Dans les temps anciens, montrer la cour à l'empereur était une partie cruciale du protocole.
05
cour
an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house
Exemples
The grand manor boasted a beautiful inner court, adorned with lush greenery and elegant stone pathways, providing a serene retreat for its residents.
Le grand manoir possédait un magnifique cour intérieure, ornée d'une verdure luxuriante et d'élégantes allées en pierre, offrant une retraite sereine à ses résidents.
In the heart of the ancient castle, the inner court served as a gathering place for nobles and courtiers, its towering walls echoing with tales of bygone eras.
Au cœur de l'ancien château, la cour intérieure servait de lieu de rassemblement pour les nobles et les courtisans, ses murs imposants résonnant des récits des époques révolues.
06
a lodging establishment for motorists, providing direct access from rooms to parking
Exemples
They stayed at a roadside court during their road trip.
The motel-style court had easy parking outside each room.
07
the official residence of a sovereign, monarch, or noble
Exemples
The king received ambassadors at his court.
Life at the royal court involved strict etiquette.
08
a tribunal or judicial body presided over by a judge or magistrate, administering justice according to law
Exemples
The case was brought before a federal court.
Evidence was submitted to the court for review.
09
the family, attendants, and household of a sovereign or noble
Exemples
The princess was well known throughout the royal court.
Artists and poets were patronized by the court.
10
une cour, un passage
a narrow passage or enclosed area often found between buildings or alongside them in urban settings
Exemples
The alley behind the main street led to a small court where residents often gathered to chat.
La ruelle derrière la rue principale menait à une petite cour où les résidents se réunissaient souvent pour discuter.
We parked our bicycles in the court beside the library before heading inside to return our books.
Nous avons garé nos vélos dans la cour à côté de la bibliothèque avant d'entrer pour rendre nos livres.
to court
01
courtiser, faire la cour
to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship
Transitive: to court sb
Exemples
In the Victorian era, gentlemen would traditionally court ladies with flowers and polite gestures.
À l'époque victorienne, les gentilshommes courtisaient traditionnellement les dames avec des fleurs et des gestes polis.
He decided to court her by writing heartfelt letters expressing his feelings.
Il a décidé de courtiser en écrivant des lettres sincères exprimant ses sentiments.
02
courtiser, faire la cour
to show interest or affection toward someone in order to gain their approval or favors
Transitive: to court sb/sth
Exemples
He spent months courting potential investors to secure funding for his business.
Il a passé des mois à courtiser des investisseurs potentiels pour obtenir un financement pour son entreprise.
The politician courted voters by attending local events and listening to their concerns.
Le politicien a courtisé les électeurs en assistant à des événements locaux et en écoutant leurs préoccupations.
03
courtiser, faire la cour
to participate in a series of social interactions or activities with the goal of building a relationship that may lead to marriage
Intransitive
Exemples
They courted for two years before finally getting engaged.
Ils se sont fréquentés pendant deux ans avant de finalement se fiancer.
In the past, people often courted for a long time before deciding to marry.
Dans le passé, les gens faisaient souvent la cour pendant longtemps avant de décider de se marier.
Arbre Lexical
courtly
courtship
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