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suspicious Meaning in French (suspicious signification en français)

suspect
suspect in English:suspicious
IPA:sys.pɛk
Phonetic:sus-pek
Plural: none
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de suspicious en français est suspect. (Qui manifeste une méfiance prudente envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent sans preuves concrètes.)

Usage Note: The word 'suspect' can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb in French. As an adjective, it translates to 'suspect'.

Definitions of Suspicious

  1. 1
    adjective
    suspect

    Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something, often without concrete evidence.

    Qui manifeste une méfiance prudente envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent sans preuves concrètes.

  2. 2
    adjective
    suspect

    Causing a feeling that something is wrong or dishonest; arousing suspicion.

    Qui donne l'impression que quelque chose ne va pas ou est malhonnête ; qui éveille les soupçons.

Example Sentences

“His sudden departure seemed very suspicious.”

Son départ soudain semblait très suspect.

“The police investigated the suspicious package.”

La police a enquêté sur le colis suspect.

“She gave him a suspicious glance when he mentioned the money.”

Elle lui lança un regard suspect quand il mentionna l'argent.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

douteuxsuspicieux

In English:

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

confiantcrédible

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

nounsuspicion
adverbsuspiciously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

suspicious activitycollocation

Actions or behavior that suggest illegal or harmful intent.

suspicious mindcollocation

A tendency to be distrustful or to suspect others' motives.