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    L'infâme (en. The infamous)

    /lɛ̃.fɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act or behavior that is extremely dishonorable.
    The infamy of his actions earned him the contempt of all.
    L'infâme de ses actions lui a valu le mépris de tous.
    A person considered to be infamous.
    This infamous person fled the city, leaving behind a scandal.
    Cet infâme a fui la ville en laissant derrière lui un scandale.
    An act of cruelty or malice.
    They will never forget the infamy of that betrayal.
    Ils n'oublieront jamais l'infâme de cette trahison.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'infamis', meaning 'without fame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the infamous truth
    A truth that one wants to hide due to its shocking nature.
    l'infâme vérité
    to act with infamy
    To act in a dishonorable or immoral manner.
    agir avec infâme
    the infamous reputation
    A reputation tarnished by malicious acts.
    l'infâme réputation

    Related Words

    infamy
    State of infamy, disgrace, or reproach.
    infamie
    infamous
    Qualifies a man or woman of a hateful reputation.
    infâme
    dishonor
    Loss of honor, moral degradation.
    déshonneur

    Slang Meanings

    Designates someone who behaves in a particularly low manner.
    That guy is infamy incarnate.
    Ce type, c'est l'infâme incarné.
    Refers to an act that is extremely shocking.
    It's really infamous to have done that in front of everyone.
    C'est vraiment l'infâme d'avoir fait cela devant tout le monde.