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"Lawyer" in French: avocat(e)
l'avocat(e)
Lawyer in French is l'avocat (m) or l'avocate (f). Mon avocat means my lawyer. Same spelling as avocado — context separates them.
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How to pronounce avocat(e)
Say it
ah-voh-KAH
/a.vɔ.ka/ /a.vɔ.kat/
Avocat: ah-voh-KAH. Avocate: ah-voh-KAHT.
"Lawyer" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'avocat / l'avocate | the lawyer Default. | Default. |
| mon avocat | my lawyer Possessive. | Possessive. |
| cabinet d'avocats | law firm Office. | Office. |
| avocat pénaliste | criminal lawyer Specialty. | Specialty. |
How to use avocat(e) in real life
- 1Phone call
Mon avocat me rappelle cet après-midi.
My lawyer is calling me back this afternoon.
Mon avocat.
- 2Court prep
L'avocate prépare le dossier.
The lawyer is preparing the file.
L'avocate feminine.
- 3Advice
Parle à un avocat avant de signer.
Talk to a lawyer before signing.
Un avocat.
Mistakes English speakers make with avocat(e)
Incorrect: Ma avocat.
Correct: Mon avocat. / Mon avocate.
Use mon with avocat; avocate for a woman.
Incorrect: Mon lawyer arrive.
Correct: Mon avocat arrive.
Use avocat, not English lawyer.
Good to know
The avocado/lawyer joke is endless in French. Notaire is a different legal professional (notary). For many contracts, people see a notaire rather than an avocat.
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Ton avocat a répondu ?
Did your lawyer reply?
You
Oui, mon avocate m'a appelé ce matin.
Yes, my lawyer called me this morning.
ChatPal
Bonne nouvelle ?
Good news?
You
On avance, oui.
We're making progress, yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lawyer" in French
How do you say lawyer in French?
Avocat / avocate.
Is it the same as avocado?
Same spelling; context decides.
Avocat vs notaire?
Avocat is a lawyer; notaire handles many deeds/contracts.
How do you pronounce avocat?
ah-voh-KAH.
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