What does complice in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word complice in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use complice in French.

The word complice in French means accomplice, accomplice, knowing, act as 's accomplice, be complicit in, intimate, close, become 's accomplice, become an accomplice to, become complicit in , make yourself complicit in, knowing smile. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word complice

accomplice

nom masculin et féminin (comparse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pierre est le complice habituel de Marc.
Peter is Mark's usual accomplice.

accomplice

nom masculin et féminin (co-responsable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les miliciens étaient les complices des Allemands.
The militiamen were in collusion with the Germans.

knowing

adjectif (de connivence)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les deux frères échangèrent un clin d’œil complice quand leur victime se dirigea vers leur piège.
The two brothers exchanged a knowing wink as their victim walked into their trap.

act as 's accomplice

locution verbale (cautionner les agissements de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
En ne disant rien, vous êtes complice du malfrat.
By saying nothing, you are acting as the criminal's accomplice.

be complicit in

locution verbale (participer à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pour moi, ce pays est complice de crimes contre l'humanité.
In my opinion, this country is complicit in crimes against humanity.

intimate

adjectif (qui manifeste la proximité)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les deux amoureux s'échangeaient des regards complices. // J'aime passer des moments complices avec ma fille.
The two lovers exchanged intimate looks.

close

adjectif (proche)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Depuis leur mésaventure surmontée ensemble, les deux amis sont plus complices que jamais. // Je suis très complice avec ma fille.
Since overcoming their misfortune together, the two friends are closer than ever. // I am very close to my daughter.

become 's accomplice, become an accomplice to

(cautionner les agissements de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

become complicit in , make yourself complicit in

(participer à [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

knowing smile

nom masculin (sourire traduisant une entente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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