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    Infamie (en. Infamy)

    /ɛ̃.fa.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Extreme degree of shame or dishonor.
    His betrayal led to eternal infamy.
    Sa trahison a entraîné une infamie éternelle.
    Shameful action or conduct.
    This infamy cannot be forgiven.
    Cette infamie ne peut être pardonnée.
    State of dishonor.
    He was condemned to live in infamy.
    Il fut condamné à vivre dans l'infamie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'infamia', meaning dishonor, bad reputation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in infamy
    To be in a state of shame or dishonor.
    vivre dans l'infamie
    to commit an infamy
    To perform a shameful act.
    commettre une infamie

    Related Words

    infamous
    Worthy of dishonor or shame.
    infâme
    infamously
    In an infamous manner.
    infâmement

    Slang Meanings

    That's an infamy
    When he lied, everyone said it was infamy.
    Quand il a menti, tout le monde a dit que c'était de l'infamie.
    Infamy galore
    What he does is infamy galore.
    Ce qu'il fait est de l'infamie à gogo.