This is the 2369th most frequent French word.
prévenue
"Prévenue" (feminine noun) means "female defendant" in legal contexts.
Here, 'prévenue' is used as a legal term referring to a female defendant.
La prévenue a plaidé non coupable lors du procès.
The defendant pleaded not guilty during the trial.
In this sentence, 'prévenue' is used in the feminine past participle form of 'prévenir', translating as 'warned'.
Elle était prévenue des conséquences possibles avant de prendre sa décision.
She was warned about the possible consequences before making her decision.
Here, 'prévenue' is again the feminine past participle of 'prévenir', indicating 'warned' in a sentence directed towards a female individual.