No. 8,642 in French
assassins
"Assassins" in French means "killers" or "murderers," often referring to those who kill intentionally.
In a sentence
Les assassins ont attaqué le château pendant la nuit.
The assassins attacked the castle during the night.
The word 'assassins' is used to refer to individuals who commit targeted and often secretive murders, typically with malicious or strategic intent.
Certains livres parlent des assassins célèbres de l'histoire.
Some books talk about famous assassins from history.
Here, 'assassins' refers to historical figures known for their acts of assassination, highlighting their role in significant events.
Il y avait une rumeur sur une secte d'assassins dans la montagne.
There was a rumor about a sect of assassins in the mountain.
In this context, 'assassins' indicates members of a group reputed to engage in systematic acts of killing, often tied to legends or folklore.
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