accuse

This is the 3850th most frequent French word.

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accuse

"Accuse" in French means "to accuse" or "to charge" in English.


Here, 'accuse' is used as a verb meaning to charge someone with a wrongdoing.

Elle accuse son frère d'avoir cassé le vase.

She accuses her brother of having broken the vase.


In this case, 'accusée' is an adjective derived from the verb 'accuser', describing a characteristic or behavior.

Il porte une attitude accusée envers la situation.

He carries an accusatory attitude towards the situation.


Here, 'accusé' is used as a noun referring to a person who is formally charged in a legal context.

L'accusé a nié toutes les charges portées contre lui.

The accused denied all the charges brought against him.