English–French

“defendant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/akyze/

Example

L'accusé nie les faits.

The defendant denies the facts.

Illustration for accusé (defendant)

How to say “defendant” in French

“Defendant” in French is accusé.

A person seated before a court, facing a charge and answering for it.

Full entry for accusé: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with accusé

Un accusé présumé attend son procès.

A presumed defendant awaits his trial.

Tips for using accusé

  • The article elides before this vowel sound: l'accusé is standard, while le accusé is incorrect.

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