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accuser

English translation of accuser

accuse

The French word 'accuser' is used to express the action of accusing someone of something. It is a transitive verb, which means it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. For example, 'J'accuse mon voisin d'avoir volé mon vélo' (I accuse my neighbor of stealing my bike). It is important to note that 'accuser' can also be used in a more general sense to express the idea of blaming or attributing a fault or wrong to someone or something.


Example sentences using: accuser

Elle accuse sa sœur d'avoir volé ses bijoux.

English translation of Elle accuse sa sœur d'avoir volé ses bijoux.

She accuses her sister of stealing her jewelry.

In this sentence, 'accuse' is used in the context of blaming someone for something. The subject 'she' is blaming 'her sister' for 'stealing her jewelry'.

La police l'accuse d'un crime qu'il n'a pas commis.

English translation of La police l'accuse d'un crime qu'il n'a pas commis.

The police accuse him of a crime he did not commit.

Here, 'accuse' is used to describe when someone is officially charged with a crime. The 'police' are accusing 'him' of committing a crime that 'he did not commit'.

J'accuse le gouvernement de corruption.

English translation of J'accuse le gouvernement de corruption.

I accuse the government of corruption.

In this example, 'accuse' is used in a context where someone expresses conviction of wrongdoing. The speaker is accusing 'the government' of being involved in 'corruption'.

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