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    Adultère (en. Adultery)

    /a.dyl.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of deceiving one's partner through a romantic relationship.
    He was caught in an affair with a colleague.
    Il a été surpris dans un adultère avec une collègue.
    A romantic relationship outside of marriage.
    Their affair lasted several months before being discovered.
    Leur adultère a duré plusieurs mois avant d'être découvert.
    A secret affair between two people, one of whom is married.
    She had been involved in an affair for a long time.
    Elle était impliquée dans un adultère depuis longtemps.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'adultera', which means 'adultery'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cheat on one's partner
    Having a relationship with someone else while being married.
    tromper son conjoint
    to be faithful
    Not having relationships outside of one's couple.
    être fidèle
    love at first sight
    To fall in love suddenly, sometimes outside of an established relationship.
    coup de foudre

    Related Words

    infidelity
    The act of not being faithful to one's partner.
    infidélité
    adulterine
    Related to adultery.
    adultérin
    extramarital relationship
    A romantic relationship outside of marriage.
    relation extra-conjugale

    Slang Meanings

    conquest
    He had a conquest during his marriage.
    Il a eu une conquête pendant son mariage.
    fling
    She started a fling with an old friend.
    Elle a commencé une aventure avec un ancien ami.