Also means
charge
Usage Note
Accusation is used in both legal contexts (porter une accusation = to bring a charge) and everyday disputes. The related verb is accuser and the person accused is l'accusé(e). In French law, la mise en accusation is the formal indictment stage.
Examples
"Les accusations portées contre lui sont graves."
Natural Translation
The accusations brought against him are serious.

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