court
US /kɔːrt/
UK /kɔːrt/
1.
tribunal, cour
a body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases
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The suspect was brought before the court.
Le suspect a été présenté devant le tribunal.
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The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Le tribunal a statué en faveur du plaignant.
2.
court, terrain
a quadrangular area, either open or covered, marked out for ball games such as tennis or basketball
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They played a game of tennis on the clay court.
Ils ont joué un match de tennis sur le court en terre battue.
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The basketball court was newly renovated.
Le terrain de basket a été récemment rénové.
3.
cour, palais
the residence of a sovereign or noble
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The royal court was filled with nobles and dignitaries.
La cour royale était remplie de nobles et de dignitaires.
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She was presented at court last year.
Elle a été présentée à la cour l'année dernière.
1.
courtiser, rechercher
pay attention to (someone) in order to win their support or affection
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He tried to court her with flowers and gifts.
Il a essayé de la courtiser avec des fleurs et des cadeaux.
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The politician is trying to court public opinion.
Le politicien essaie de courtiser l'opinion publique.