Arrestation (en. Arrest)

/aʁɛsta.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of detaining a person by the authorities.

The arrest of suspects was ordered by the judge.

L'arrestation de suspects a été ordonnée par le juge.

The state of a person who has been arrested.

He spent the night in custody after his arrest.

Il a passé la nuit en garde à vue après son arrestation.

From the verb 'arrêter' with the suffix '-tion'

illegal arrest

Arrest made without respecting the rules of law.

arrestation illégale

arrest warrant

Document issued by a judge allowing the arrest of a person.

ordre d'arrestation

preventive arrest

Arrest carried out to prevent a crime or offense.

arrestation préventive

to arrest

To take someone by force or authority.

arrester

to question

To call someone to know their identity or intentions.

interpeller

held in police custody

Temporary detention in a police station.

gardé à vue

To get caught

He got caught by the police during the protest.

Il s'est fait choper par la police lors de la manifestation.

To pick up

They picked up the suspect around the corner.

Ils ont récupéré le suspect au coin de la rue.