Accordavocat
l' avocat
lawyer
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How do you say avocat in French?
How do you pronounce avocat in French?
avocat is pronounced /lavɔka/ in French.
Example sentences
Le avocat compétent a gagné le procès grâce à son argumentation brillante.
The competent lawyer won the case thanks to his brilliant argumentation.
Cet avocat expérimenté est très reconnu dans son domaine professionnel.
This experienced lawyer is very recognized in his professional field.
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Why is it masculine?
Avocat is masculine in French because it derives from the Latin "advocatus" (masculine), meaning "one called to help or defend," which retained its grammatical gender through Old French. The word originally referred to legal advocates in medieval courts, and this masculine form persisted even after the profession became open to women, though "avocate" is now sometimes used for female lawyers.
What is the French word for lawyer?
The French word for lawyer is l' avocat — masculine.
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