Meurtriers (en. Murderers)

/mœʁ.tʁi.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individual responsible for the death of another person.
Murderers are often hunted by the police.
Les meurtriers sont souvent traqués par la police.
Individuals involved in acts of extreme violence.
Murderers generally avoid being detected.
Les meurtriers évitent généralement d'être détectés.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'murder', from the Latin 'mortalitas' meaning mortality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

serial murderers
Individuals who kill multiple people over an extended period.
meurtriers en série
alleged murderers
Individuals suspected of having committed a murder but not yet convicted.
meurtriers présumés

Related Words

murder
Act of killing.
meurtre
killer
Person who kills.
tueur
violence
Act of aggression or force.
violence

Slang Meanings

Low-level murderer
This guy is a low-level murderer, heartless.
Ce type est un meurtrier de bas étage, sans scrupules.
Carefree murderer
He acts like a carefree murderer in his business dealings.
Il agit comme un meurtrier à la légère dans ses affaires.