Le crime
Example: Le crime organisé menace la sécurité de la ville chaque jour.
Definition
"Le crime" refers to an act or series of acts that violate legal laws and are punishable by the state, often involving harm or threat to individuals or society. It encompasses offenses such as theft, violence, or organized illegal activities.
Etymology
The word "le crime" comes from the Latin term 'crimen', meaning accusation or charge, which later evolved in Old French to signify a serious offense against the law. Did you know? The word has been used since medieval times to describe acts that disrupt social order and justice.
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"Le crime" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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