Accuser (en. To accuse)

/a.ky.ze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To create an accusation against someone.
He was accused of theft without evidence.
Il a été accuser de vol sans preuves.
To reproach someone for something.
She accused him of being late.
Elle l'a accusé d'être en retard.
To report an offense or malicious behavior.
The witnesses accused the suspect during the trial.
Les témoins ont accusé le suspect lors du procès.

Etymology

From the Latin 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acknowledge receipt
To confirm the receipt of something.
accuser réception
to take a hit
To express disappointment or shock after an event.
accuser le coup

Related Words

accusation
The action of accusing someone.
accusation
accuser
A person who makes an accusation.
accusateur
accused
A person against whom an accusation is made.
accusé

Slang Meanings

To accuse someone in a playful or familiar manner.
He just accused his friend for fun.
Il a juste accusé son ami pour rigoler.
To implicate without evidence.
She accused him for fun; it was a joke.
Elle l'a accusé pour le fun, c'était une blague.