What does soupçon in French mean?

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

The word soupçon in French means suspicion, drop, hint, dash, above suspicion, have an inkling of, completely clear 's name. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word soupçon

suspicion

nom masculin (méfiance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je n'ai pas de preuve, mais j'ai des soupçons quant à sa bonne foi.
I have no evidence, but I do have suspicions about his honesty.

drop, hint, dash

nom masculin (un peu de) (small amount of liquid)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je prendrais bien un soupçon de lait avec mon thé.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The stew needs a hint of garlic to perk it up.

above suspicion

locution adverbiale (qu'on ne soupçonnerait pas)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Apprécié et respecté de tous, il est au-dessus de tout soupçon.

have an inkling of

locution verbale (se douter de)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Elle a soupçon de ce qu'il prépare pour son anniversaire.

completely clear 's name

locution verbale (innocenter totalement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Dans cette affaire, l'accusé a réussi à se blanchir de tout soupçon.

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