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convicted

UK
/kənˈvɪk.tɪd/
US
/kənˈvɪk.tɪd/

Translations

convictedadjective
UK
/kənˈvɪktɪd/
US
/kənˈvɪktɪd/
condamnéSens juridique, pour une personne déclarée coupable.
The convicted felon was sentenced to five years in prison.
Le criminel condamné a été condamné à cinq ans de prison.
contritSens religieux ou moral, pour quelqu’un conscient de sa faute et plein de repentir.
The preacher addressed the newly convicted sinner who sought forgiveness.
Le prédicateur s’adressa au pécheur contrit qui cherchait le pardon.
Additional translations
reconnu coupableSens juridique plus explicite, fréquent dans les textes de droit.
Synonyms
guilty
liable
culpable
found guilty
convictedpast participle
UK
/kənˈvɪktɪd/
US
/kənˈvɪktɪd/
Functions as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb "convict".
convictverb

convicted

Past Simple

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
sentence
incriminate
declare guilty
find guilty
condemn
Antonyms
acquit

Definitions

convictedadjective
Having been declared guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
The convicted felon was sentenced to five years in prison.
Made aware of one’s wrongdoing and feeling remorse or guilt; contrite.
The preacher addressed the newly convicted sinner who sought forgiveness.
convictedpast participle
Declared guilty of a criminal offense; having been convicted.
The convicted prisoner awaited transfer to a state facility.
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.
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