How is the word fugitif translated from French to English

English translation
fugitive
noun

Personne en fuite ou qui se cache, souvent de la justice.

A person who is running away or hiding, often from the law.

Examples with “fugitif”

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  • Le fugitif a été arrêté après de longues recherches. — The fugitive was caught after a long search.

  • Ces instants fugaces se sont vite envolés. — The fugitive moments slipped away quickly.

  • As-tu vu le fugitif caché dans le secteur ? — Have you seen the fugitive hiding in the area?

  • Elle a jeté un regard fugace à la voiture qui passait. — She caught a fugitive glance at the passing car.

  • La police recherche un fugitif en cavale. — The police are looking for a fugitive on the loose.

  • La beauté du coucher de soleil était fugace, elle a vite disparu. — The beauty of the sunset was fugitive, disappearing fast.

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