English–French
“crime” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁim/
Example
Il a commis un crime hier soir.
He committed a crime last night.
How to say “crime” in French
“Crime” in French is crime.
A broken legal boundary with serious consequences for people, property, or society.
Example sentences with crime
La police a bouclé la scène du crime.
The police cordoned off the crime scene.
Tips for using crime
- Crime is masculine, and the usual verb is commettre, as in commettre un crime, rather than the more general faire.
Other French words for “crime”
La criminalité augmente dans ce quartier.
Crime is on the rise in this neighborhood.
La délinquance crée un climat d'insécurité en ville.
Crime creates a climate of insecurity in the city.