le
masculine
/ʒyʒ/
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Translation
judge
Word origin
From Latin iudex ('judge'), a compound of ius ('law, right') and a root related to dicere ('to say'), so literally 'one who declares the law'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iudex
- English cognates
- judge, judicial, judicious
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluraljuges
Examples
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The judge handed down his decision this morning at the court.
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She wants to become a judge after her studies.
' .
The judge asked for more evidence before deciding.
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The judge called for silence in the room.
C' juger convient.
It's up to you to judge whether this offer suits you.
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