English–French

“intruder” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tʁy/

Example

L'intrus a été arrêté hier soir.

The intruder was arrested last night.

Illustration for intrus (intruder)

How to say “intruder” in French

“Intruder” in French is intrus.

An uninvited person standing inside a space or group where belonging is denied.

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

Example sentences with intrus

La police a surpris un intrus en pleine nuit dans le jardin.

The police caught an intruder in the garden in the middle of the night.

Tips for using intrus

  • The final s in intrus is silent, so the word ends like French tu.

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