This is the 2968th most frequent French word.
homicide
The deliberate or accidental killing of one person by another.
Here, 'homicide' is used as a noun denoting the act of killing someone, often in a legal or criminal investigation context.
Le détective enquête sur un homicide mystérieux.
The detective is investigating a mysterious homicide.
In this sentence, 'homicide' is modified by the adjective 'involontaire,' specifying the type of killing referring to an unintentional act.
Il a été accusé de homicide involontaire après l'accident.
He was charged with involuntary homicide after the accident.
Here, 'homicides' is plural, indicating the general topic or multiple occurrences of acts of killing, often in a societal or policy-related discussion.