This is the 5965th most frequent French word.
detective
A person who investigates crimes or mysteries.
Noun representing a profession or role in crime solving.
Le détective a enquêté sur le mystérieux crime.
The detective investigated the mysterious crime.
Noun used to indicate imitation or acting of a profession.
Elle a joué le rôle d’un détective dans la pièce de théâtre.
She played the role of a detective in the theater play.
Adjective describing characteristics associated with detectives.