L'injustice (en. Injustice)

/lɛ̃ʑystis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Situation where a person or group is treated unfairly.

Social injustice is a major issue in our society.

L'injustice sociale est un problème majeur dans notre société.

Act of inequity or favoritism.

She denounced the injustice of that decision.

Elle a dénoncé l'injustice de cette décision.

Violation of the principles of rights and fairness.

The injustice committed against minorities is unacceptable.

L'injustice commise contre les minorités est inacceptable.

From Latin 'injustitia', which means 'absence of justice'.

to fight against injustice

To commit to overcoming inequalities.

lutter contre l'injustice

to suffer an injustice

To be a victim of unfair treatment.

subir une injustice

to cry out against injustice

To express one's anger at a situation considered unacceptable.

crier à l'injustice

justice

Compliance with the law and rights.

justice

equality

State of being equal in status or rights.

égalité

discrimination

Unfair treatment based on personal characteristics.

discrimination

It's not fair!

When I saw his grade, I thought: 'It's not fair!'

Quand j'ai vu sa note, j'ai pensé : 'C'est pas juste!'

It's favoritism!

Everyone knows it, it's favoritism!

Tout le monde le sait, c'est du favoritisme !