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    Hypocrite (en. Hypocritical)

    /ipokʁit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who behaves in a way that adopts principles he does not actually follow.
    This man is a hypocrite, as he preaches solidarity while profiting at the expense of the poor.
    Cet homme est un hypocrite, car il prêche la solidarité tout en s'enrichissant sur le dos des pauvres.
    One who has a double discourse, acting in contradiction to his words.
    Politicians can sometimes be perceived as hypocrites when they do not keep their promises.
    Les politiciens peuvent parfois être perçus comme des hypocrites lorsqu'ils ne tiennent pas leurs promesses.
    A person who accuses others of flaws they themselves possess.
    Criticizing one's neighbor for their recklessness while doing the same is hypocritical behavior.
    Critiquer son voisin pour son imprudence alors que l'on fait la même chose est un comportement hypocrite.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'hypokritès', meaning 'actor', 'one who responds'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act hypocritically
    To act hypocritically, feigning false feelings.
    faire l'hypocrite
    to be hypocritical
    To behave in a way that is not honest about one's true intentions.
    être hypocrite
    social hypocrisy
    Conformity to norms or values while not actually respecting them.
    hypocrisie sociale

    Related Words

    hypocrisy
    The attitude of someone who hides their true intentions under a veneer of kindness or virtue.
    hypocrisie
    simulator
    A person who pretends to be what they are not, often used in a pejorative sense.
    simulateur
    demagoguery
    A political practice that plays on people's emotions rather than on rational arguments.
    démagogie

    Slang Meanings

    Hypocrite in a pejorative sense, often used to refer to someone particularly deceptive.
    He is the king of hypocrites; everyone knows it, but no one dares to say it to him.
    Il est le roi des hypocrites, tout le monde le sait mais personne n'ose le lui dire.
    Used to describe a person whose actions do not match their words.
    Stop acting righteous; we all know you are a hypocrite.
    Arrête de faire le juste, on sait tous que tu es un hypocrite.