Injuste (en. Unfair)
/ɛ̃.ʒyst/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is contrary to justice.
It's unfair that only a few students are punished.
C'est injuste que seuls quelques élèves soient punis.
Which is not equitable.
The results of this match were unfair.
Les résultats de ce match étaient injustes.
Which does not respect the law or the rules.
This decision is unfair and must be revised.
Cette décision est injuste et doit être révisée.
Etymology
From Latin 'injustus', meaning not just.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it's not fair!
expression used to indicate that a situation is considered unfair.
ce n'est pas juste !
an unfair decision
a decision that does not respect the principles of justice.
une décision injuste
to respond to an injustice
to act to correct a situation considered unfair.
répondre à une injustice
Related Words
injustice
Lack of justice, situation or act that does not respect fairness.
injustice
fair
Which conforms to justice, to fairness; which deserves to be approved.
juste
validation
Procedure by which a request for equity is confirmed.
validation
Slang Meanings
It's not cool
Saying it's not cool is a way of saying it's unfair.
Dire que c'est pas cool, c'est une façon de dire que c'est injuste.
It's disgusting
This treatment is disgusting, therefore unfair.
Ce traitement est dégueu, donc injuste.