suer

• Nom désignant une personne qui saisit la justice pour obtenir la protection ou le rétablissement d'un droit, ou historiquement un homme qui courtise une femme.

A noun referring to a person who petitions a court for legal redress or recovery of a right, or historically, a man who courts a woman.

1. A man who courts a womanB2formal

   A man who seeks to marry or form a romantic relationship with a woman.

   prétendant

   • The young suer brought flowers to his beloved every day.
   • In the novel, the suer was rejected by the woman's father.
   • He was a persistent suer, never giving up hope.

   Synonymesadmirerbeausuitorswainwooer

2. A person who brings a lawsuitC1formallegal

   Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right.

   Demandeur (en justice)

   • The suer filed a complaint against the company for breach of contract.
   • The court ruled in favor of the suer.
   • As a suer, she had to provide evidence of the damages.

   Synonymesclaimantcomplainantpetitionerplaintiff