Complices (en. Accomplices)

/kɔ̃.pli.s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

People who assist or support someone in their actions, often in the context of wrongdoing.

The accomplices of the theft were arrested by the police.

Les complices du vol ont été arrêtés par la police.

Very close friends who share secrets or common interests.

They have been accomplices since childhood, sharing everything together.

Ils sont complices depuis l'enfance, partageant tout ensemble.

From Latin 'complicis', participle of 'complicare' meaning 'to fold together'.

accomplice to a crime

Partner in a criminal act.

complice d'un crime

to be accomplices

To be in agreement or harmony in an action.

être complices

to become accomplices

To develop a relationship based on trust and secrets.

devenir complices

complicity

A bond of participation in a joint action, often implicit.

complicité

accomplice

A person who assists or accompanies someone, often in reprehensible matters.

acolyte

connivance

A secret agreement between two people to act together.

connivence

Partners in crime

They are real partners in crime, always together in their mischief.

Ils sont de vrais camarades de délit, toujours ensemble dans leurs bêtises.

Accomplice buddies

We are accomplice buddies, always giving each other a helping hand.

Nous sommes des potes complices, on se file toujours un coup de main.