No. 2,369 in French
prévenue
"Prévenue" (feminine noun) means "female defendant" in legal contexts.
In a sentence
La prévenue a plaidé non coupable lors du procès.
The defendant pleaded not guilty during the trial.
Here, 'prévenue' is used as a legal term referring to a female defendant.
Elle était prévenue des conséquences possibles avant de prendre sa décision.
She was warned about the possible consequences before making her decision.
In this sentence, 'prévenue' is used in the feminine past participle form of 'prévenir', translating as 'warned'.
Tu aurais dû être prévenue à temps de ce changement de plan.
You should have been warned in time about this change of plan.
Here, 'prévenue' is again the feminine past participle of 'prévenir', indicating 'warned' in a sentence directed towards a female individual.
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