This is the 5308th most frequent French word.
assassin
"Assassin" in French translates to "murderer" or "killer" in English, specifically one who kills deliberately.
The word 'assassin' here is used as a noun, referring to a person who has committed murder.
L'assassin a été arrêté hier soir.
The assassin was arrested last night.
In this sentence, 'assassin' is used metaphorically to describe an intense, fear-inducing demeanor.
Elle a un regard qui pourrait tuer, comme celui d'un assassin.
She has a look that could kill, like that of an assassin.
'Assassin' is used as a character role in the context of storytelling, referring to a supposed killer lurking about.