assassin
/a.sa.sɛ̃/
1.
nounmasculineSing
murderer, killer
La police a enfin arrêté l'assassin.
The police finally arrested the killer.
Synonyms:meurtrier, tueur
2.
adjectiveSing
deadly; cutting; extremely harsh (figurative, e.g. a look, remark or criticism)
Elle m'a lancé un regard assassin.
She gave me a deadly/cutting look.
Synonyms:meurtrier, perçant, cinglant
