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.