Usage Note
Délit in French law refers to a criminal offence less serious than a crime but more serious than a contravention; it is tried in the tribunal correctionnel. Être pris en flagrant délit means 'to be caught red-handed'. The final 't' is silent.
Examples
"Il a été arrêté pour un délit mineur."
Natural Translation
He was arrested for a minor offence.
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