double péril
The English phrase "double jeopardy" is translated into French as double péril.
double péril is a literal translation used to describe the concept of someone being tried twice for the same offense.
Meaning: trying someone twice for the same offense (noun)
What mistakes should you avoid?
While double péril is a literal translation, the actual legal principle used in French law to describe double jeopardy is the Latin maxim non bis in idem, which means "not twice for the same thing".
Did you know?
- If you used double péril in France to describe a legal situation, a person might think you are describing a precarious adventure or a physical threat rather than a court ruling.
- The word péril comes from the Latin 'perīculum', which originally meant a 'trial' or 'test' rather than just a danger.
- In French, the term péril is used to describe environmental crises, such as espèces en péril for endangered species.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing a legal drama movie.
- GabrielIl peutétre jugé à nouveau pour ce crime ?Can he be tried again for this crime?
- ManonNon, ce serait du double péril, Gabriel.No, that would be double jeopardy, Gabriel.
- GabrielJe ne connaissais pas cette loi.I didn't know that law.
- ManonC'est fondamental pour un procès juste.It is fundamental for a fair trial.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries double, péril, CC BY-SA 4.0.
