trier

• Personne qui examine et tranche une affaire, comme un juge ou un arbitre, ou plus généralement quelqu'un qui tente ou essaie quelque chose.

A noun referring to a person who examines and settles a case, such as a judge, or more generally, one who makes an attempt or tries something.

1. Judge or arbiterC1formal

   A person who examines and settles a case, such as a judge or arbitrator.

   Juge ou arbitre

   • The trier of fact must weigh all the evidence carefully.
   • In this case, the jury acts as the trier of fact.
   • The trier ruled in favor of the plaintiff after a long deliberation.

   Synonymesadjudicatorarbiterarbitratorjudgerefereeumpire

2. Persistent personB2informalbritish

   A person who tries hard and does not give up easily, especially in the face of difficulty.

   Personne persévérante

   • She's a real trier; she never gives up on her goals.
   • He may not be the most talented, but he's a trier.
   • The coach praised the young athlete for being a trier.

   Synonymesfighterstayerstrivertrooper

   Antonymesdefeatistloserquitter