Also means
serious offence
Usage Note
Crime in French legal usage specifically refers to the most serious category of offence (tried at cour d'assises), distinct from a délit (misdemeanour) or contravention (minor infraction). In everyday speech it is used more loosely for any wrongdoing. The adjective criminel (criminal) and the phrase crime organisé (organised crime) are common derivatives.
Examples
"Ce crime a choqué toute la ville."
Natural Translation
This crime shocked the entire city.
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