intrus

This is the 10351st most frequent French word.


intrus

Intrus: Intruder.


In this sentence, 'intrus' refers to a person who has entered a place illegally or without permission, specifically emphasizing their role as an uninvited or unauthorized individual.

L'intrus s'est introduit dans la maison sans être remarqué.

The intruder entered the house without being noticed.


Here, 'intrus' is used figuratively to describe something that stands out or does not belong in a given context, such as a mismatched item in a group.

Quand tu regardes les photos, tu remarqueras un intrus parmi les objets.

When you look at the photos, you'll notice an outlier among the objects.


This usage applies 'intrus' in the context of categorization, where it signifies an element inconsistent with others in a specified group, commonly employed in educational settings.

Il faut identifier l'intrus dans cette liste de mots.

You need to identify the odd one out in this list of words.