noun🔗ShareBref, assignationA writ summoning one to answer to any action."The judge issued briefs ordering the witness to appear in court next week. "Le juge a émis des assignations ordonnant au témoin de comparaître devant le tribunal la semaine prochaine.lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéponseAn answer to any action."My teacher asked for briefs on the recent project; everyone needed to explain their role. "Mon professeur a demandé des réponses sur le projet récent ; tout le monde devait expliquer son rôle.actionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMémoire, conclusionsA memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case."The lawyer reviewed the briefs before the important court hearing. "L'avocat a examiné les conclusions avant l'audience importante.lawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePosition, plaidoyer(by extension) A position of interest or advocacy."The student presented several briefs on the importance of recycling during the environmental club meeting. "L'étudiant a présenté plusieurs plaidoyers sur l'importance du recyclage lors de la réunion du club environnemental.positionpoliticsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMémoire, conclusions écritesAn attorney's legal argument in written form for submission to a court."The lawyer presented briefs to the judge supporting her client's appeal. "L'avocat a présenté des mémoires au juge pour soutenir l'appel de sa cliente.lawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDossier, pièces(English law) The material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who tries the case."The solicitor delivered the briefs to the barrister, outlining all the evidence in the case. "L'avocat a remis le dossier au barrister, exposant toutes les preuves de l'affaire.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrève, compte renduA short news story or report."We got a news brief."Nous avons reçu une brève.mediastorycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn slip, un caleçon(usually in the plural) undershorts briefs."I wear boxers under trousers but for sports I usually wear a brief."Je porte des boxers sous un pantalon, mais pour le sport, je porte généralement un slip.wearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRésumé, abrégéA summary, précis or epitome; an abridgement or abstract."The teacher distributed brief summaries of the chapter, called briefs, to help students review for the test. "Le professeur a distribué de brefs résumés du chapitre, appelés abrégés, pour aider les élèves à réviser pour le test.writingcommunicationinfoabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrefA letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose."The church issued briefs authorizing a collection for the new school playground. "L'église a publié des brefs autorisant une collecte pour la nouvelle cour de récréation de l'école.governmentreligionaidcommunicationwritingorganizationfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBillet(slang) A ticket of any type."My friend got a speeding briefs, so he had to pay a fine. "Mon ami a reçu un billet pour excès de vitesse, il a donc dû payer une amende.entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInformer, faire un compte renduTo summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power."The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability."Le président américain a été informé du coup d'État militaire et de ses implications sur la stabilité africaine.communicationgovernmentbusinessorganizationmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRédiger un mémoire juridiqueTo write a legal argument and submit it to a court."The lawyer briefed the judge on the evidence supporting their client's claim. "L'avocat a rédigé un mémoire juridique pour le juge sur les preuves à l'appui de la demande de son client.lawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading