Hypocrites (en. Hypocrites)

ip-o-krit

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A person who feigns feelings, principles, or beliefs that they do not possess.

This man is a hypocrite; he criticizes others for their lies while he lies himself.

Cet homme est un hypocrite, il critique les autres pour leurs mensonges alors qu'il ment lui-même.

A person who acts deceptively regarding their true intentions.

Hypocrites are often unmasked over time.

Les hypocrites sont souvent démasqués au fil du temps.

A person whose actions do not match their statements.

She calls herself an environmentalist, but she's a hypocrite who drives a gas car.

Elle se dit écologiste, mais c'est une hypocrite qui utilise une voiture à essence.

Of Greek origin, 'hypokrites' means 'actor' or 'player'.

to act hypocritically

To act deceptively to conceal one's true intentions.

faire l'hypocrite

social hypocrisy

Hypocritical behavior in society, often related to social norms.

hypocrisie sociale

hypocrites of virtue

People who pretend to be virtuous while exhibiting contrary behaviors.

hypocrites de la vertu

hypocrisy

The quality of being hypocritical, of feigning feelings or principles.

hypocrisie

simulator

A person who simulates actions or feelings.

simulateur

false semblance

Behavior that deceives about the truth or intentions.

faux-semblant

Fish

He is a real 'fish' when he pretends to be what he is not.

Il est un vrai 'fish' quand il fait semblant d'être ce qu'il n'est pas.

Two-faced

Stop being two-faced; you know very well what you're doing!

Arrête d'être un faux-cul, tu sais très bien ce que tu fais !

Hypocrit

This hypocrit does not deserve our trust.

Cet hypocrit ne mérite pas notre confiance.