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    Soupçon (en. Suspicion)

    supɪˈsɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vague and uncertain impression or belief regarding someone's guilt.
    He had suspicions about his colleague's loyalty.
    Il avait des soupçons sur la loyauté de son collègue.
    A reservation or distrust related to a situation.
    He was filled with suspicions after what he heard.
    Il était rempli de soupçons après ce qu'il avait entendu.
    A vague idea or a hunch.
    She felt a suspicion of unease.
    Elle ressentait un soupçon d'inquiétude.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'suspicionem', derived from 'suspicere' which means 'to look from below'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have suspicions
    To be distrustful or believe that something is suspicious.
    avoir des soupçons
    to be wary without suspicion
    To feel distrust without proof.
    se méfier sans soupçon
    to raise suspicions
    To create an impression of distrust.
    donner des soupçons

    Related Words

    to suspect
    To act with doubts or distrust towards someone.
    soupçonner
    suspicious
    Who feels or expresses doubt or distrust.
    suspicieux
    mistrustful
    Who tends to suspect others.
    soupçonneux

    Slang Meanings

    To be on guard
    He is always on guard with his friends; he has suspicions.
    Il est toujours sur ses gardes avec ses amis, il a des soupçons.
    To hold a grudge
    When he found out the truth, he took it badly and started to have suspicions.
    Quand il a su la vérité, il l'a pris mal et a commencé à avoir des soupçons.