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    Complice (en. Accomplice)

    /kɔ̃.pliːs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who collaborates in a criminal action.
    The accomplice of the offense was arrested at the same time as the main suspect.
    Le complice de l'infraction a été arrêté en même temps que le suspect principal.
    Partner in carrying out an action.
    They were accomplices in this adventure.
    Ils étaient complices dans cette aventure.
    One who becomes complicit through their actions.
    She became complicit by not reporting the crime.
    Elle est devenue complice en ne dénonçant pas le délit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'complice', which means 'one who shares' or 'partner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be complicit
    To be part of an action with another person, often secret.
    être complice
    Partner in laughter
    Who shares a moment of complicity and fun.
    complice de rire

    Related Words

    Complicity
    The fact of being complicit, the secret agreement between individuals.
    complicité
    Criminal complicity
    Collaboration in illegal activity.
    complicité criminelle
    Involuntary accomplice
    A person who, without wanting to, assists another in an action.
    complice involontaire

    Slang Meanings

    Comrade in debauchery
    We were comrades in debauchery, always on the lookout for adventures.
    On était des complices de débauche, toujours à la recherche d'aventures.
    Crime partner
    He is my crime partner in all my escapades.
    Il est mon partenaire de crime dans toutes mes frasques.