noun

le procès

trial

C'est une réunion officielle devant un juge où l’on décide si une personne est coupable ou non d’une faute ou d’un crime.

The word "procès" in French means "trial" or "lawsuit." It refers to the legal process in which a dispute is resolved in a court of law. This can include criminal trials, civil lawsuits, and other legal proceedings.

Synonyms and differences:

Tribunal: This term refers specifically to the court or judicial body where the procès takes place. While "procès" refers to the legal process itself, "tribunal" indicates the institution conducting the process.
Instance: This word refers to a level of the judicial structure (like first instance, appeal, etc.) rather than the process itself. It is used more in legal terminology to discuss various levels of courts rather than the trial.
Affaire: This term means "case" or "matter" and refers to the specific legal dispute that is being tried or adjudicated. It encompasses broader meanings beyond the judicial process.

In summary, while "procès" focuses on the legal procedure involved in resolving disputes, synonyms vary in their specificity as to whether they refer to the tribunal itself, the level of court, or the nature of the legal dispute.