bordereau
/bɔʁ.də.ʁo/
The English word 'docket' can be translated into French as bordereau.
In a legal context, this term refers to the schedule of cases in a court.
Meaning: schedule of cases in a court (noun)
Which one should you use?
While bordereau is the default term, you may encounter Le dossier or Le registre in formal contexts to represent the concept of a docket.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /bɔʁ.də.ʁo/ and consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word bordereau comes from the word bord, meaning 'edge' or 'border', originally referring to notes written in the margins of a document.
- In a French office, a bordereau is not just for courtrooms but is a ubiquitous term used for any formal summary, list, or slip of paper used to track items or transactions.
- In some Francophone administrative contexts, a bordereau d'envoi is a formal routing slip used to track documents as they move between government offices.
Examples in context
- Le dossier de l'affaire est complet.The docket for the case is complete.
- Le registre des audiences a été soigneusement tenu à jour.The docket of the hearings has been carefully kept up to date.
Example conversation
Two lawyers are talking in a courthouse hallway.
- ManonAs-tu vu le bordereau pour demain ?Did you see the docket for tomorrow?
- LucasNon, je ne l'ai pas encore consulté.No, I haven't consulted it yet.
- ManonNous sommes inscrits en début de matinée.We are listed for early morning.
- LucasParfait, je vais vérifier le bordereau maintenant.Perfect, I will check the docket now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bordereau, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
