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convicted

/kənˈvɪk.tɪd/

convictedadjective

/kənˈvɪktɪd/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

guilty

liable

culpable

found guilty

convictedpast participle

/kənˈvɪktɪd/

Functions as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb "convict".

Definitions

Declared guilty of a criminal offense; having been convicted.

The convicted prisoner awaited transfer to a state facility.

convictverb

convicted

Past Simple

convicted

Past Simple

convicted

Past Participle

convicting

Gerund

/ˈkɒn.vɪkt/ (noun), /kənˈvɪkt/ (verb)

/ˈkɑːn.vɪkt/ (noun), /kənˈvɪkt/ (verb)

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sentence

incriminate

declare guilty

find guilty

condemn

Antonyms

acquit

convictnoun

Definitions

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.

convictadjective

Definitions

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.