French Conversation · Level 152
30 words
French word
intrus
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tʁy/
Meaning
- masculine nounintruder
Example
L'intrus a été arrêté hier soir.
The intruder was arrested last night.
More examples
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.
Core concept
An uninvited person standing inside a space or group where belonging is denied.
Common phrases
surprendre un intrus
catch an intruder
détecter un intrus
detect an intruder
faire sortir un intrus
drive out an intruder
Similar words
indésirable: An unwanted person whose presence is unwelcome.
importun: A persistent nuisance who bothers others without regard for their time or mood.
perturbateur: A disruptive person who disturbs the flow or order of a situation through actions or remarks.
Definition in French
Personne qui s'introduit sans permission dans un lieu, un groupe ou une activité où elle n'est pas la bienvenue.
Word origin
French intrus derives from Latin intrusus, the past participle of intrudere, meaning 'to thrust in'.
Usage tips
- The final s in intrus is silent, so the word ends like French tu.