trial

• Procédure formelle d'examen des preuves et des arguments devant un tribunal pour déterminer la culpabilité ou l'innocence d'un accusé, ou évaluation des performances, de la qualité ou de l'adéquation de quelque chose.

A formal examination of evidence and arguments in a court of law to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant, or a test of performance, quality, or suitability.

1. Legal proceedingB1formal

   A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to decide guilt or innocence.

   Procès (judiciaire)

   • The trial lasted for three weeks.
   • The defendant was found guilty after a fair trial.
   • The lawyer prepared her case for the trial.

   Synonymescasehearinglawsuitlegal proceeding

2. Test or experimentB1formal

   A process of testing something to see if it works or is suitable.

   essai

   • We conducted a trial of the new software.
   • The clinical trial showed promising results.
   • The product is still in the trial phase.

   Synonymesassessmentcheckdry runexaminationexperimentpilottesttrial runtryout

3. Difficult experienceB2formal

   A difficult or challenging situation that tests one's patience or endurance.

   Épreuve difficile

   • The long illness was a terrible trial for the family.
   • Losing his job was a real trial for him.
   • She endured many trials before achieving success.

   Synonymesadversityafflictionburdenchallengecrosscruciblehardshipmisfortuneordealsufferingtesttribulationtrouble

   Antonymesblessingcomfortdelightjoypleasure