French Conversation · Level 25
90 words
French word
tueur
Pronunciation
IPA/tɥœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounkiller
Example
La famille a identifié le tueur sur la photo.
The family identified the killer in the photo.
More examples
Ils ont réussi à arrêter le tueur hier soir.
They managed to arrest the killer last night.
Core concept
A person marked by the act of taking another person's life.
Common phrases
arrêter le tueur
arrest the killer
identifier le tueur
identify the killer
accuser le tueur
accuse the killer
Similar words
meurtrier: A person who has committed murder.
assassin: A person who deliberately kills someone.
Definition in French
Personne qui a tué une autre personne.
Word origin
Tueur is formed from the verb tuer with the agent suffix -eur, a regular French pattern for naming a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- Tueur is a masculine noun used with un, while the feminine form is tueuse with une.