Hypocrisie (en. Hypocrisy)

/ip.ok.ʁi.zi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Character of someone who conceals real feelings, thoughts, or actions.

Hypocrisy is often denounced in political speeches.

L'hypocrisie est souvent dénoncée dans les discours politiques.

Assertion of moral values that one does not respect oneself.

His criticism of the rich was one of blatant hypocrisy, as he himself was a millionaire.

Sa critique des riches était d'une hypocrisie flagrante, lui-même étant millionnaire.

An attitude of false morality or self-justification.

He preached charity with hypocrisy, giving nothing to those in need.

Il prêchait la charité avec hypocrisie, en ne donnant rien à ceux dans le besoin.

This word comes from the Greek 'hypokrisis', which means 'acting, simulation'.

quiet hypocrisy

Hypocrisy expressed subtly and calmly.

hypocrisie tranquille

moral hypocrisy

Condition in which a person preaches values but does not apply them.

hypocrisie morale

social hypocrisy

Facades adopted in social interactions or contexts.

hypocrisie sociale

hypocrite

A person who practices hypocrisy.

hypocrite

hypocritically

In a hypocritical manner.

hypocritement

hypocritical

Critique based on hypocritical principles.

hypocritique

Hypocritiquou

Don't listen to that hypocritiquou, he speaks without acting.

N'écoute pas ce hypocriquou, il parle sans agir.

Two-faced

This friend is a real two-faced person, he doesn’t mean what he says.

Cet ami est un vrai faux cul, il ne pense pas ce qu'il dit.