L'accusait (en. Accused him)
/lakyzeɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Hold someone responsible for a reprehensible act.
She accused him of stealing her pen.
Elle l'accusait d'avoir volé son stylo.
Catch someone in fault or wrong.
He unfairly accused her in front of the whole class.
Il l'accusait injustement devant toute la classe.
Make statements against someone.
The media accused him of corruption.
Les médias l'accusaient de corruption.
Etymology
Origin of the verb 'to accuse', from the Latin 'accusare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
acknowledge receipt
Confirm the receipt of a document or a shipment.
accuser réception
take the blow
Feel the effects of a difficult event.
accuser le coup
not take the blow
React calmly after bad news.
ne pas accuser le coup
Related Words
accusation
Act of accusing someone.
accusation
accuser
Person who brings an accusation.
accusateur
accused
Person who is accused.
accusé
Slang Meanings
Accusing someone informally.
He accused her just for fun.
Il l'a accusée juste pour rigoler.
Making a light, unserious accusation.
She just made an accusation without thinking.
Elle a juste lancé une accusation sans réfléchir.