What does "suspect" mean in French?
"suspect" is a French nom et verbe at CEFR level B2. The example sentences on this page show how it is used in context.
suspect /syspˈɛkt/ · nom et verbe · CEFR B2. French translation of "suspect".
See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Jugement et Réconciliation
Translation and Meaning
- Word: suspect
- Language: French
- IPA: /syspˈɛkt/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: nom et verbe
- Topic: French Jugement et Réconciliation
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Example Sentences
- La police interroge actuellement le principal suspect dans cette affaire de cambriolage récente. English: The police are currently questioning the prime suspect in this recent burglary case.
- Je suspecte qu'il nous cache quelque chose d'important depuis plusieurs jours maintenant. English: I suspect he's been hiding something important from us for several days now.
- Bien qu'on le suspecte, il n'existe aucune preuve concrète contre cet homme âgé. English: Although he is suspected, there is no concrete evidence against the elderly man.
When and How to Use "suspect"
Study "suspect" in context to notice common word order and the words it appears with. It functions as "nom et verbe". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Jugement et Réconciliation topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to learn early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "suspect"?
"suspect" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "suspect"?
"suspect" is tagged as a nom et verbe in SmartWords.
Can you show "suspect" in a sentence?
La police interroge actuellement le principal suspect dans cette affaire de cambriolage récente.
More words in this topic: French Jugement et Réconciliation
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