Crossword : Legal vocabulary in French

Put your mastery of French legal terminology to the ultimate test with this challenging C2-level crossword. From courtroom procedures to constitutional concepts, this puzzle covers the full spectrum of le vocabulaire juridique. Whether you’re a language professional or a law enthusiast, prepare to dig deep into your knowledge of France’s rich legal lexicon.

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Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

1. Next
3. Legal file or case folder
6. Holding someone in custody
9. Legal binding agreement
11. To call
12. Formal legal complaint
14. To be able
15. Evidence used in legal proceedings

Down

1. Harm or damage caused to someone
2. Legal appeal or remedy
4. Official court ruling or verdict
5. Return of property to rightful owner
7. Technical expert assessment in court
8. Formal accusation of a crime
10. To take
13. Legal dispute between parties

Answers

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Across

1. Next → prochain
3. Legal file or case folder → dossier
6. Holding someone in custody → detention
9. Legal binding agreement → contrat
11. To call → appeler
12. Formal legal complaint → plainte
14. To be able → pouvoir
15. Evidence used in legal proceedings → preuve

Down

1. Harm or damage caused to someone → prejudice
2. Legal appeal or remedy → recours
4. Official court ruling or verdict → sentence
5. Return of property to rightful owner → restitution
7. Technical expert assessment in court → expertise
8. Formal accusation of a crime → inculpation
10. To take → prendre
13. Legal dispute between parties → litige

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