English–French
“murder” in French
How to say “murder” in French
“Murder” in French is meurtre.
A crime centered on one person's intentional killing and the legal consequences that follow.
Example sentences with meurtre
On évoque un soupçon de meurtre après la découverte d'indices.
A suspicion of murder is raised after evidence is discovered.
Tips for using meurtre
- In legal usage, meurtre describes intentional killing, while assassinat adds premeditation and homicide is the broader term for killing a person.
Other French words for “murder”
Un homicide a eu lieu près de la gare.
A murder took place near the station.