Usage Note
Électrocuter follows the standard -er conjugation. In French, as in English, it can mean both death by electric shock and a severe non-fatal shock, though purists prefer the latter only for fatal cases. The noun électrocution (f) is used in both medical and legal contexts. The reflexive s'électrocuter means 'to electrocute oneself', intentionally or accidentally.
Examples
"Il s'est électrocuté en réparant la prise."
Natural Translation
He electrocuted himself repairing the socket.
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