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convict

UK
/ˈkɒnvɪkt/
US
/ˈkɑnvɪkt/

Translations

convictnoun
convicts
pl
UK
/ˈkɒnvɪkt/
US
/ˈkɑnvɪkt/
After years behind bars, the convict was finally granted parole.
Après des années derrière les barreaux, le condamné a finalement obtenu une libération conditionnelle.
The convict was sentenced to ten years in prison.
La condamnée a été condamnée à dix ans de prison.
Additional translations
forçatSens historique : personne déportée ou astreinte aux travaux forcés.
Synonyms
offender
lawbreaker
felon
prisoner
inmate
criminal
convictverb
convicted
Past Simple
convicted
Past Participle
convicting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɪkt/ (noun), /kənˈvɪkt/ (verb)
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɪkt/ (noun), /kənˈvɪkt/ (verb)
condamnerSens judiciaire.
The jury convicted the defendant of theft after a lengthy trial.
Le jury a condamné le défendeur pour vol après un long procès.
Additional translations
convaincre de culpabilitéSens moral ou religieux ; tournure moins fréquente en français.
Synonyms
find guilty
incriminate
declare guilty
sentence
condemn
Antonyms
acquit
convictadjective
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɪkt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɪkt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something relating to a convict or convicts.
pénitentiaireS’emploie pour ce qui est lié aux condamnés ou au système des peines.
The colony relied on convict labor for its early infrastructure projects.
La colonie dépendait du travail pénitentiaire pour ses premiers projets d’infrastructure.

Definitions

convictnoun
A person who has been found guilty of a criminal offense, especially one serving a prison sentence.
After years behind bars, the convict was finally granted parole.
(historical) A person transported to a penal colony as punishment for a crime.
Many convicts were shipped to Australia during the 18th and 19th centuries.
convictverb
To declare someone guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
The jury convicted the defendant of theft after a lengthy trial.
To make someone feel or recognize guilt or wrongdoing, especially on moral or spiritual grounds.
The speech convicted the audience of their indifference toward the poor.
convictadjective
Relating to a convict or convicts; consisting of, used by, or characteristic of convicts.
The colony relied on convict labor for its early infrastructure projects.
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