Soupçonnée (en. Suspected)

/sus.p͡sɔ.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is suspected of being responsible for a reprehensible act.
She was suspected of stealing documents.
Elle a été soupçonnée d'avoir volé des documents.
Who inspires doubts or suspicions.
His behavior was suspected by his colleagues.
Son comportement était soupçonné par ses collègues.

Etymology

Derived from the French verb 'soupçonner', which comes from the Latin 'suspicionem' meaning 'to suspect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have suspicions
To have doubts about someone or something.
avoir des soupçons
to be under suspicion
To be considered as suspicious without evidence.
être sous soupçon
to raise suspicions
To provoke doubts or questions.
élever des soupçons

Related Words

suspicion
A doubt or mistrust about something or someone.
soupçon
to suspect
To have doubts or accuse someone without proof.
soupçonner
suspect
A person who is the subject of suspicion.
suspect

Slang Meanings

To be in the hot seat
He is in the hot seat after what he said.
Il est sur la sellette après ce qu'il a dit.
To have a problem
His relationship has a problem; everyone suspects him.
Sa relation a un pépin, tout le monde le soupçonne.