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    Soupçonneux (en. Suspicious)

    /su.p.sɔ.nø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who tends to suspect others.
    He is always suspicious when it comes to new people he meets.
    Il est toujours soupçonneux face aux nouvelles personnes qu'il rencontre.
    Someone who expresses doubt or distrust.
    Her suspicious gaze betrayed her doubts.
    Son regard soupçonneux a trahi ses doutes.
    Someone who shows distrust toward something.
    She has a suspicious attitude towards politicians' promises.
    Elle a une attitude soupçonneuse vis-à-vis des promesses des politiciens.

    Etymology

    The word comes from 'soupçon' which means to doubt or suspect, with the suffix '-eux' indicating a quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be suspicious
    to be wary or skeptical toward something or someone.
    être soupçonneux
    to look suspicious
    to give the impression of being wary.
    avoir l'air soupçonneux

    Related Words

    suspicion
    Doubt or belief that something is not true.
    soupçon
    suspicious
    Someone who shows distrust or doubt.
    suspicieux

    Slang Meanings

    To be on guard.
    He is always on guard in business dealings.
    Il est toujours sur ses gardes dans les affaires.
    To have a keen sense of smell.
    She has a keen sense of smell for detecting lies.
    Elle a l'odorat aiguisé pour détecter les mensonges.