When you're at a B1 level in French, understanding adjectives like complice helps a lot. It describes someone who is involved in something with others, often implying a shared understanding or a bit of secrecy. Think of it as being 'in on it' or having a close bond because of a shared experience, good or bad.
For instance, two friends sharing a secret might be described as complices. It’s not always negative; it can simply mean people are very close and understand each other without needing to say much. Mastering this word adds a nice touch to your descriptions of relationships and shared activities.
재미있는 사실
The English word 'complicate' shares the same Latin root.
어원
Latin 'complicare' (to fold together)
원래 의미: folded together, entwined
Romance문화적 맥락
The term 'complice' in French can carry a slightly more neutral or even positive connotation than 'complicit' in English, especially when referring to shared secrets or close understanding between friends. It's often used to describe a bond where individuals share a deep, unspoken connection or are 'in on it together' in a friendly way. However, it can also be used in the legal sense to mean an accomplice.
셀프 테스트 6 질문
Elle est ma meilleure amie et ma partenaire, toujours ___ avec moi.
The context implies a close and involved relationship, making 'complice' the best fit.
Les deux enfants étaient très ___ pendant leur jeu secret.
'Complices' suggests they are sharing a secret or an activity together.
Il ne voulait pas être ___ de ce mensonge.
Here, 'complice' means involved in a negative activity, like a lie.
Nos regards étaient ___, nous savions ce que l'autre pensait.
A 'regard complice' implies shared understanding without words.
Les collègues étaient ___ dans la surprise pour leur chef.
Being 'complices' in a surprise means they are working together on it.
Même sans parler, ils étaient toujours ___, se comprenant parfaitement.
This sentence emphasizes a strong, unspoken understanding, characteristic of 'complice'.
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예시
Les deux amis étaient très complices et partageaient tous leurs secrets.
관련 콘텐츠
family 관련 단어
à charge
B2Dependent (referring to a family member financially supported).
à deux
A2As a pair, two people; together as two.
à domicile
A2at home
à jamais
A2Forever, for all time.
à la charge de
B2Dependent on; at the expense of.
à la mémoire de
B2In memory of; commemorating someone deceased.
à la place de
B2In lieu of; instead of.
à l'amiable
B2Amicably, by mutual agreement.
à l'égard de
A2With regard to; concerning.
à l'image de
B2In the image of, like (e.g., a child resembles a parent).
