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Total English - Upper-intermediate
crime
[nom]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime

crime

Ex: The increase in crime has made residents feel unsafe .
judge
[nom]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

juge

juge

Ex: She retired after serving as judge for over thirty years .
robbery
[nom]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

vol

vol

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
thief
[nom]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

voleur, voleuse

voleur, voleuse

Ex: thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

empreinte

empreinte

Ex: Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in convicting the perpetrator of the murder.
fine
[nom]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

amende, contravention

amende, contravention

Ex: The judge imposed fine on the company for environmental violations .
victim
[nom]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

victime

victime

Ex: Support groups victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminel, criminelle

criminel, criminelle

Ex: criminal confessed to robbing the bank .

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

punition

punition

Ex: He accepted punishment without complaint .

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

travaux d’intérêt général, TIG

travaux d’intérêt général, TIG

Ex: He found fulfillment community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
to suspect
[verbe]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

suspecter, soupçonner

suspecter, soupçonner

Ex: suspect the company may be hiding some important information .
innocent
[Adjectif]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

innocent

innocent

Ex: innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .
guilty
[Adjectif]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

coupable

coupable

Ex: The jury found the guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .
witness
[nom]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

témoin, témoins

témoin, témoins

Ex: The witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

preuves

preuves

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .
petty
[Adjectif]

relating to minor or unimportant crimes

mineur, insignifiant

mineur, insignifiant

Ex: The police focused more on serious offenses than petty crimes like jaywalking .
to suspend
[verbe]

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

suspendre

suspendre

Ex: After the fight , he suspended for three days .

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

sentence, peine, condamnation

sentence, peine, condamnation

Ex: He received a sentence for robbery .
prison
[nom]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prison

prison

Ex: She wrote letters to her family prison, expressing her love and longing for them .

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti

graffiti

Ex: Many artists graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalisme

vandalisme

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused vandalism in the local park .
forensic
[Adjectif]

related to the use of scientific techniques when trying to know more about a crime

de juriste, médico-légal

de juriste, médico-légal

Ex: The detective forensic evidence to solve the case .
to commit
[verbe]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

commettre

commettre

Ex: The hacker was apprehended committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
arson
[nom]

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

incendie volontaire, incendie criminel

incendie volontaire, incendie criminel

Ex: Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
fraud
[nom]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

fraude

fraude

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .
to arrest
[verbe]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

arrêter

arrêter

Ex: Authorities are arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
to convict
[verbe]

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

reconnaître coupable

reconnaître coupable

Ex: Over the years , the legal system has convicted high-profile figures for various offenses .

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

condamner

condamner

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

s'en sortir impunément, s'en sortir en toute impunité

s'en sortir impunément, s'en sortir en toute impunité

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he didget away with it because the teacher caught him .
to sue
[verbe]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

poursuivre (en justice), intenter un procès à

poursuivre (en justice), intenter un procès à

Ex: Last year , the author sued the competitor for plagiarism .
to insure
[verbe]

to make sure or certain that something will happen or be done correctly

s'assurer, garantir

s'assurer, garantir

Ex: The insured their child 's well-being by arranging for a safe trip .
claim
[nom]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

déclaration, demande

déclaration, demande

Ex: claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees .
premium
[nom]

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

prime, cotisation

prime, cotisation

Ex: He compared premiums before choosing a policy .
middle-aged
[Adjectif]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

âgé

âgé

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election.
well-dressed
[Adjectif]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

bien habillé

bien habillé

Ex: The magazine featured articles on how to well-dressed for any occasion .
far-fetched
[Adjectif]

not probable and difficult to believe

capillotracté, improbable, invraisemblable

capillotracté, improbable, invraisemblable

Ex: The idea of time travel still far-fetched to most scientists .
tongue-tied
[Adjectif]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

muet, encéphalique

muet, encéphalique

Ex: He always tongue-tied when talking to his crush .
pig-headedly
[Adverbe]

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

de manière têtue, de façon obstinée

de manière têtue, de façon obstinée

Ex: No matter how much evidence was presented , pig-headedly held onto her belief .

to wrap something, usually a present, in decorative paper or packaging

emballer, paqueter

emballer, paqueter

Ex: She asked the cashier to gift-wrap the package before delivery.
fireproof
[Adjectif]

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

ignifuge, résistant au feu

ignifuge, résistant au feu

Ex: He fireproof doors in his house for extra safety .
to aid
[verbe]

to help or support others in doing something

aider

aider

Ex: aided his friend in preparing for the exam .
to ax
[verbe]

to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool

abattre, couper

abattre, couper

Ex: They axed the old wooden door to break through.
to back
[verbe]

to support someone or something

soutenir

soutenir

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we backing them with emotional support .
to bid
[verbe]

to try to achieve something

être en compétition pour

être en compétition pour

Ex: Several startups bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .
blast
[nom]

an explosion of something

explosion, souffle

explosion, souffle

blaze
[nom]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

flambée

flambée

clash
[nom]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

dispute, différend

dispute, différend

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to clash among the members about the future direction of the company .
drama
[nom]

a situation or event involving a lot of action and excitement, rooted in contrasting elements or forces

scène, drame

scène, drame

to hit
[verbe]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

toucher, frapper

toucher, frapper

Ex: Rural communities have been hit by the lack of healthcare access .
key
[Adjectif]

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

clé, clef, fondamental, essentiel

clé, clef, fondamental, essentiel

Ex: Building trust key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients .
plea
[nom]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

appel, demande, requête

appel, demande, requête

Ex: The defense attorney argued for a reduction in charges based on the plea bargain negotiated with the prosecution.
to quit
[verbe]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

arrêter

arrêter

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose quit and start her own business .

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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