How to Say “Advocate” in French

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avocat
/a.vɔ.ka/
The English word advocate is translated into French as avocat.
The term avocat is a formal word used to refer to a lawyer who provides legal advice and represents clients in court. For a more general sense of an advocate or defender who supports a cause or defends rights, the word défenseur is used. To express the act of acting as a spokesperson or advocate for a specific person or idea, use the idiomatic reflexive construction se faire l'avocat de…
Meaning: person who speaks in support of something (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The feminine form for a female advocate or lawyer is avocate.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 3 syllables: /a.vɔ.ka/.

Did you know?

  • The French word for the fruit 'avocado' is also avocat, making it a homonym of the legal profession.
  • In a French courtroom, the professional body of lawyers is called the barreau, which literally translates to 'the rail'.

Examples in context

  • Je me fais l'avocat du diable.
    I'm playing the devil's advocate.
    This sentence shows how to use avocat in the idiom 'to play the devil's advocate'.
    Tatoeba #11737048 by lbdx, translation #3723460 by CM
  • Je me fais juste l'avocat du diable.
    I'm just playing the devil's advocate.
    This sentence uses avocat to express playing the devil's advocate with the addition of 'just'.
    Tatoeba #9772193 by lbdx, translation #2050654 by CK
  • Il fut fatigué d'être l'avocat du diable et maintenant accepte chaque idée qu'ils proposent, peu importe qu'elle soit idiote.
    He got tired of being the devil's advocate and now agrees with every idea they suggest, no matter how dumb.
    This sentence uses avocat to describe someone who has tired of being the devil's advocate.
    Tatoeba #130773 by Micsmithel, translation #289277 by CM
  • Je vais contacter un avocat pour m'aider avec mon cas de divorce.
    I will contact a lawyer to help me with my divorce case.
  • Il est un défenseur des droits de l'homme.
    He is an advocate for human rights.
  • Je vais plaider en faveur des étudiants.
    I will advocate for the students.

Example conversation

Emma and Gabriel are discussing environmental protection.

  1. Emma

    Je suis un fervent avocat de l'écologie.
    I am a fervent advocate for ecology.
  2. Gabriel

    C'est admirable, Emma. Pourquoi ce combat ?
    That's admirable, Emma. Why this fight?
  3. Emma

    Je veux être l'avocat de la nature.
    I want to be an advocate for nature.
  4. Gabriel

    Gabriel soutient ton engagement, c'est essentiel.
    Gabriel supports your commitment, it is essential.

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