French for "I accuse;" used especially to condemn a major social injustice. Comes from a newspaper article entitled "J'Accuse," published by Emile Zola in 1898. In the article, Zola accused the French government of framing Alfred Dreyfus for treason because he was Jewish.
Look at America's school system! J'accuse -- our government is guilty of segregating and abandoning our youth.
by duffmorton July 30, 2006
by mal considine September 6, 2005
A French expression meaning "I accuse you." Originally used to denounce a major injustice, such as the original usage in the Dreyfus Affair. Now used to comment on a minor transgression or mistake by another.