Injustement (en. Unfairly)
/ɛ̃.ʒys.tə.mã/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a manner that is not fair, that is not equitable.
He was unjustly treated by his colleagues.
Il a été traité injustement par ses collègues.
Without appropriate justification.
She unjustly lost her job.
Elle a injustement perdu son emploi.
In a way that does not respect justice or fairness.
Unjustly, he was accused of lying.
Injustement, il a été accusé de mensonge.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'non' and 'justement', derived from 'juste'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unjustly accused
Accused without valid reason.
injustement accusé
to act unjustly
To act without fairness.
agir injustement
to be treated unjustly
To receive unfair treatment.
être traité injustement
Related Words
unjust
Which is not fair.
injuste
unequal
Which is not equitable.
inéquitable
injustice
Absence of justice, unfair treatment.
injustice
Slang Meanings
Not fair at all
It's really unjust that you weren't invited.
C'est vraiment injustement que tu ne sois pas invité.
It's outrageous
I find it unjustly outrageous that he won.
Je trouve ça injustement abusé qu'il ait gagné.