win a court case
After years of legal battles, she finally won the court case against her former employer.
Après des années de batailles juridiques, elle a enfin gagné le procès contre son ancien employeur.
obtenir gain de cause devant un tribunal après un procès
The lawyer worked tirelessly to ensure his client would win the court case.
L'avocat a travaillé sans relâche pour s'assurer que son client gagne le procès.
Winning a court case requires strong evidence and a compelling argument.
Gagner un procès nécessite des preuves solides et un argument convaincant.
Used when a party successfully resolves a legal dispute in their favor through a court judgment.
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Legal Context Precision
In French legal terminology, 'gagner un procès' is the most accurate translation, but 'l'emporter en justice' can also be used in broader contexts. Avoid literal translations like 'gagner un cas juridique,' which sound unnatural.
Règle d'or
Formality in Legal Contexts
Always use formal language when discussing legal proceedings. Terms like 'court case' should be translated as 'procès' or 'affaire judiciaire,' not colloquial equivalents.
Origine du mot
The phrase combines 'win' (Old English 'winnan', meaning to conquer) and 'court case' (from Latin 'cohors', meaning an enclosed space, later evolving to refer to legal proceedings). The modern sense of 'win' in legal contexts emerged in the 19th century.
Notes d'usage
This phrase is formal and typically used in legal contexts. It implies a successful outcome in a judicial proceeding, often after a trial or settlement. Avoid using it in informal contexts unless referring to legal matters.