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les aveux
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
a. confession (singular)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
La suspecte a nié les accusations malgré les aveux de son complice.The suspect denied the accusations despite her accomplice's confession.
b. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Après des semaines de silence, le coupable est passé aux aveux.After weeks of silence, the culprit finally confessed.
Les enquêteurs interrogent Bruno pour obtenir ses aveux.The investigators are questioning Bruno to get him to confess.
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