English–French

“suspect” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/syspɛkte/

Example

Tu suspectes toujours les autres.

You always suspect others.

Illustration for suspecter (suspect)

How to say “suspect” in French

“Suspect” in French is suspecter.

A person notices clues and sees a possible hidden fault behind someone's actions, without proof.

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

Example sentences with suspecter

Elle suspecte une arnaque sur le site.

She suspects a scam on the site.

Tips for using suspecter

  • Suspecter takes a direct object for the person suspected and de for the alleged act or fact, as in suspecter quelqu'un de mentir.

Other French words for “suspect”

Je soupçonne qu'il ment.

I suspect he is lying.

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