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    L'adultère (en. Adultery)

    /la.dyl.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The fact of maintaining a sexual or romantic relationship with someone other than one's partner.
    He confessed his adultery to his wife after years of lying.
    Il a avoué son adultère à sa femme après des années de mensonge.
    Illegitimate or secret relationship.
    They started an adulterous affair during their business trips.
    Ils ont commencé une liaison adultère pendant leurs voyages d'affaires.
    The condition of a person engaged in such a relationship.
    She lives in shame because of her adultery.
    Elle vit dans la honte à cause de son adultère.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'adulterium', meaning 'infidelity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit adultery
    To have an adulterous relationship with someone.
    faire un adultère
    to be an adulterer
    To be in a situation of having betrayed one's partner.
    être adultère
    confession of adultery
    Act of revealing an adulterous relationship.
    confession d'adultère

    Related Words

    unfaithful
    A person who does not remain faithful to their partner.
    infidèle
    affair
    A romantic relationship, often secret or temporary.
    liaison
    to deceive
    To deceive or betray someone in a relationship.
    tromper

    Slang Meanings

    Secretly single
    He has relationships with several girls; he is secretly single.
    Il a des relations avec plusieurs filles, c'est un célibataire en cachette.
    Getaway
    They met during a getaway.
    Ils se sont rencontrés pendant une escapade.