Accusée (en. Accused)
/aky.ze/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who is accused of a crime or offense.
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
L'accusée a plaidé non coupable devant le tribunal.
In a judicial case, the person who is being questioned.
The accused was confronted with overwhelming evidence.
L'accusée a été confrontée à des preuves accablantes.
Etymology
From the verb 'accuser', itself derived from the Latin 'accusare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be wrongfully accused
To be accused without valid reason.
être accusé à tort
acknowledgment of receipt
Confirmation of the receipt of a document.
accusée de réception
accused by the voice of the people
To be judged by public opinion.
accusée par la voix du peuple
Related Words
accusation
Act of accusing someone.
accusation
to accuse
To hold someone responsible for an act.
accuser
defendant
Person brought to trial.
prévenu
Slang Meanings
To have a bad reputation due to past accusations.
After the scandal, she is still regarded as the accused.
Après le scandale, elle est toujours considérée comme l'accusée.
To designate someone as responsible without proof.
He called her the accused without even checking the facts.
Il l'a traitée d'accusée sans même vérifier les faits.