case

• Nom désignant un cas particulier, un exemple ou une situation donnée, ou encore un contenant ou une enveloppe protectrice.

A noun referring to a particular instance, example, or situation of something, or a container or protective covering.

1. A1formal

   A box, bag, or other container used to hold or carry things.

   conteneur

   • She put her books in a case.
   • The guitar came with a protective case.
   • He packed his clothes in a suitcase.

   Synonymesbagboxbriefcasecartonchestcontainercrateholderreceptaclesuitcase

2. Legal matterB1formal

   A matter or situation being investigated or dealt with by a court of law.

   affaire judiciaire

   • The lawyer presented evidence in the court case.
   • This is a serious criminal case.
   • The judge reviewed the details of the divorce case.

   Synonymesactioncauselawsuitlitigationproceedingsuittrial

3. Situation or circumstanceB1formal

   A particular set of facts or circumstances.

   cas (situation/circonstance)

   • In this case, we should call for help.
   • It's a clear case of mistaken identity.
   • In any case, we'll proceed with the plan.

   Synonymescircumstanceconditioncontexteventinstanceoccurrencesituationstate

4. Example or instanceB2formal

   A specific occurrence or example of something.

   cas (exemple, occurrence)

   • This is a classic case of bad timing.
   • There have been several cases of food poisoning.
   • It's a case of too much work and too little time.

   Synonymesexampleillustrationinstanceoccasionoccurrencesamplespecimen

• Verbe signifiant examiner ou inspecter minutieusement quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte juridique ou d'enquête.

A verb meaning to examine or inspect something carefully, often in a legal or investigative context.

1. B2formal

   To examine or inspect something carefully, often in a legal or investigative context.

   Examiner ou inspecter

   • The detective cased the scene before the team arrived.
   • They cased the building to plan the robbery.
   • He cased the neighborhood for potential clients.

   Synonymesexamineinspectinvestigatereconnoiterscoutscrutinizesurvey