No. 9,565 in French

délinquants

Delinquents; individuals who commit minor crimes or offenses.

In a sentence

Les délinquants ont été arrêtés par la police hier.
The delinquents were arrested by the police yesterday.
Here, 'délinquants' refers directly to individuals who have committed illegal acts.
Le programme vise à aider les jeunes délinquants à se réinsérer dans la société.
The program aims to help young delinquents reintegrate into society.
In this sentence, 'délinquants' highlights individuals who are characterized as young and are being helped to join society again.
Certains délinquants deviennent des citoyens modèles après avoir purgé leur peine.
Some delinquents become model citizens after serving their sentences.
This usage of 'délinquants' pertains to individuals who change their behavior positively after paying for their wrongdoings.

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