Accusés (en. Accused)

/a.ky.ze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Those who are accused of an offense or a crime.
The accused have the right to defend themselves.
Les accusés ont le droit de se défendre.
Individuals called to court to answer for their actions.
The court heard the statements of the accused.
Le tribunal a entendu les déclarations des accusés.

Etymology

From the verb 'accuser', from Latin 'accusare' meaning 'to accuse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

presumed guilty until proven innocent
Belief that someone is guilty until proven innocent.
présumer coupable jusqu'à preuve du contraire
the floor to the accused
The right for accused individuals to speak.
la parole aux accusés
wrongly accused
Accused wrongfully.
accusé à tort

Related Words

accuse
To reproach someone by attributing a fault to them.
accuser
indictment
Action of bringing an accusation.
inculpation
complainant
Person who files a complaint.
plaintif

Slang Meanings

accused facts
He is accused of alleged facts during the trial.
Il est accusé de faits reprochés lors du procès.
the guys from the bar
The guys from the bar are the accused in the criminal trial.
Les gars de la barre, ce sont les accusés du procès pénal.