Injustes (en. Unfair)
/ɛ̃.ʒys/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which does not respect fairness, which is not just.
The court's decisions were clearly unjust.
Les décisions du tribunal étaient clairement injustes.
Designating a situation where something is not fair or equitable.
He endured unjust treatment throughout his career.
Il a subi des traitements injustes tout au long de sa carrière.
Referring to laws or rules that are perceived as inequitable.
This law is considered unjust by many citizens.
Cette loi est considérée comme injuste par de nombreux citoyens.
Etymology
The word 'injustes' comes from the Latin 'injustus', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'justus' means 'just'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unjust at will
Which is undoubtedly unjust.
injuste à souhait
an unjust world
Description of a reality where inequalities dominate.
un monde injuste
unjust decision
Result of a judgment or a decision that is not fair.
décision injuste
Related Words
injustice
Lack of justice in a given situation.
injustice
justice
Moral principle of conformity to impartiality and fairness.
justice
equity
State of what is just and impartial.
équité
Slang Meanings
Not cool
It's really not cool to treat people unjustly.
C'est vraiment pas cool de traiter les gens de manière injuste.
Not the right deal
If you don't get your fair share, it's unjust, and it's not the right deal.
Si tu ne reçois pas ta part équitable, c'est injuste, et ce n'est pas le bon deal.