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Crime et Châtiment - Concepts de crime et d'inconduite

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Words Related to Crime and Punishment
guilt
guilt
[nom]

the fact or state of having committed a crime, offense, or other wrongdoing

culpabilité

culpabilité

Ex: Daniel continued to deny his guilt throughout the trial. 
innocence

the state of not being guilty of a crime or offense

innocence

innocence

Ex: The defense attorney argued passionately for the defendant's innocence. 
justice
justice
[nom]

the system of laws in a country that ensures people are treated fairly by judging and punishing wrongdoing

justice

justice

Ex: The administration of justice can sometimes be slow and complex. 
right
right
[nom]

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

légitime

légitime

Ex: The right to vote is fundamental in a democratic society. 
offense
offense
[nom]

any act that is against a law

délit, infraction

délit, infraction

Ex: The driver received a ticket for a traffic offense. 
crime
crime
[nom]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime

crime

Ex: She was arrested for her involvement in a violent crime. 
criminal

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminel, criminelle

criminel, criminelle

Ex: The criminal was sentenced to five years in prison. 
crime wave

a sudden increase in the number of crimes in a place

vague de criminalité, flambée de criminalité

vague de criminalité, flambée de criminalité

Ex: People were afraid because of the crime wave. 

Les gens avaient peur à cause de la vague de criminalité.

suspicious
suspicious
[Adjectif]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

méfiant, soupçonneux

méfiant, soupçonneux

Ex: When he avoided answering directly, she grew suspicious of his intentions. 
violence

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violence

violence

Ex: Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects many families and requires immediate intervention. 
violent
violent
[Adjectif]

(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

violent

violent

Ex: He became violent when confronted with criticism, punching a hole in the wall. 

Il est devenu violent lorsqu'il a été confronté à des critiques, faisant un trou dans le mur.

to break
to break
[verbe]

to fail to obey the law

transgresser, violer, ne pas respecter

transgresser, violer, ne pas respecter

Ex: The company will face consequences if they break environmental regulations. 
to offend
to offend
[verbe]

to go against established norms or principles

enfreindre, violer

enfreindre, violer

Ex: Smoking indoors offends the rules of this establishment. 

Fumer à l'intérieur enfreint les règles de cet établissement.

to perpetrate

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

perpétrer, commettre

perpétrer, commettre

Ex: It was shocking to discover that someone within the organization had perpetrated the embezzlement scheme. 

Il était choquant de découvrir que quelqu'un au sein de l'organisation avait perpétré le schéma de détournement de fonds.

perpetration

the act of committing a crime or doing something illegal

perpétration, commettre un crime

perpétration, commettre un crime

Ex: Police stopped the perpetration of the crime quickly. 

La police a rapidement arrêté la perpétration du crime.

disorderly conduct

behavior in public that disturbs people or causes trouble

conduite désordonnée, comportement troublant l'ordre public

conduite désordonnée, comportement troublant l'ordre public

Ex: She got in trouble for disorderly conduct at the park. 

Elle a eu des ennuis pour comportement désordonné au parc.

getaway
getaway
[nom]

a quick escape, especially after committing a crime

fuite, évasion

fuite, évasion

Ex: They planned their getaway before the robbery. 

Ils ont planifié leur fuite avant le braquage.

delinquency

a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person

délinquance

délinquance

Ex: The rise in youth delinquency has prompted the community to develop more programs aimed at early intervention and support for at-risk teens. 

La hausse de la délinquance juvénile a incité la communauté à développer davantage de programmes visant une intervention précoce et un soutien aux adolescents à risque.

aggravated
aggravated
[Adjectif]

made more serious or severe, especially in a legal situation

aggravé, aggravant

aggravé, aggravant

Ex: The crime was aggravated because he used a weapon. 

Le crime a été aggravé parce qu'il a utilisé une arme.

endangerment

the act of putting someone in danger or at risk of harm

mise en danger, compromission

mise en danger, compromission

Ex: Leaving the fire alone caused endangerment to others. 

Laisser le feu sans surveillance a causé une mise en danger pour autrui.

treason
treason
[nom]

the act of betraying one's country by rebelling against its government

trahison, crime de haute trahison

trahison, crime de haute trahison

Ex: The rebel leader was found guilty of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment. 

Le chef rebelle a été reconnu coupable de trahison et condamné à la prison à vie.

treasonable
treasonable
[Adjectif]

involving or relating to the betrayal of someone or something

traître, perfide

traître, perfide

Ex: Sharing state secrets is considered treasonable. 

Partager des secrets d'État est considéré comme traître.

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