L'accusé (en. The accused)
/la.ky.ze/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who is the subject of an accusation in a trial.
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
L'accusé a plaidé non coupable devant le tribunal.
One who is under the weight of a judicial accusation.
The accused was released on bail.
L'accusé a été libéré sous caution.
A person accused of having committed a reprehensible act.
The accused was sentenced to prison.
L'accusé a été condamné à une peine de prison.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'accuser' in French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
present the accused
To bring a person accused before the judge.
présenter l'accusé
the accused is not guilty
A declaration indicating the innocence of an accused person.
l'accusé n'est pas coupable
Related Words
accusation
Action of accusing someone.
accusation
court
Judicial institution where trials take place.
tribunal
defense
Set of arguments presented by the accused's lawyer.
défense
Slang Meanings
The innocent
In the neighborhood, he is seen as the accused, but everyone knows he is the innocent.
Dans le quartier, on le voit comme l'accusé, mais tout le monde sait qu'il est l'innocent.
The suspect
We all thought it was him, the accused, but he had nothing to do with the matter.
On a tous pensé que c'était lui, l'accusé, mais il n'avait rien à voir avec l'affaire.