GENERAL INFO

Tué means "killed" or "slain." It is the past participle of the verb *tuer* (to kill). It can function as an adjective or be part of compound tenses.

USAGE

As an adjective: "L'animal tué" (The killed animal).

In compound tenses like *passé composé*: "Il a tué le temps" (He killed time).

In passive voice: "Il a été tué" (He was killed).

TRAPS

Remember agreement! When used with *être* (e.g., passive voice), tué agrees with the subject: "Elle a été tuée."

With *avoir*, it agrees with a *preceding* direct object: "La bête qu'il a tuée."