suspects
The English phrase "suspects" is translated into French as suspects.
In an informal context, you might also hear the phrase Les types louches, which translates to "shady characters" or "dodgy individuals".
Did you know?
- While English uses 'suspect' as both a noun and a verb, the French verb for 'to suspect' is actually soupçonner.
- In a French courtroom, a person officially being investigated is rarely called a suspect. They are more likely to be referred to by the specific legal status of mis en examen, which means 'under examination'.
- In French, the word suspect often describes something that is 'suspicious' or 'dubious' rather than a person under investigation. While an English speaker uses it for both, a French person might call a strange smell or a dubious plan suspect.
Examples in context
- Il y a beaucoup de suspects.There are many suspects.This sentence shows how to express that there are many suspects.Tatoeba #7115694 by Micsmithel, translation #11535719 by letsgolanguages
- Les suspects sont auditionnés.The suspects are being interviewed.This sentence is useful for describing that suspects are being interviewed.Tatoeba #9130802 by Julien_PDC, translation #12343939 by Miktsoanit
- Qui étaient les autres suspects ?Who were the other suspects?This sentence helps you ask about other suspects.Tatoeba #6069232 by Aiji, translation #4013155 by CK
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Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing a true crime podcast.
- ManonLe détective a déjà plusieurs suspects.The detective already has several suspects.
- HugoEst-ce qu'il a des preuves contre eux ?Does he have any evidence against them?
- ManonPas encore, mais suspects sont sous surveillance.Not yet, but the suspects are under surveillance.
- HugoC'est vraiment captivant !It's really gripping!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
