crime
/kʁim/
1.
nounmasculineSing
serious crime; felony (in law: the most serious offences, often violent crimes such as murder)
La police a bouclé la zone après le crime.
The police cordoned off the area after the crime.
Synonyms:meurtre, assassinat, homicide, délit grave
2.
nounmasculineSing
a shame; something very regrettable (colloquial use)
C'est un crime de jeter autant de nourriture.
It's a crime to throw away so much food.
Synonyms:honte, gâchis, scandale
