Fausse (en. False)
/fos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is not authenticity.
This signature is false.
Cette signature est fausse.
Which is inaccurate or misleading.
The information in this report is false.
Les informations dans ce rapport sont fausses.
Designating something that does not correspond to reality.
He gave a false impression of confidence.
Il a donné une fausse impression de confiance.
Etymology
From the Latin 'falsus', meaning deceived or false.
Common Phrases and Expressions
miscarriage
A loss of pregnancy before the 20th week.
fausse couche
false identity
An identity that is not real or verifiable.
fausse identité
false promise
A promise that is not kept.
fausse promesse
Related Words
false
Which is not true or real.
faux
to falsify
To alter or deceive to give a false impression.
falsifier
forger
A person who creates false documents or works.
faussaire
Slang Meanings
False in everything
He claims to be rich, but he's just a false in everything.
Il prétend être riche, mais c'est juste un fausse en tout.
False weasel
She is a false weasel, always spinning stories.
Elle est une fausse belette, toujours en train de raconter des histoires.