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    Lie (en. Related)

    /li/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Falsehood or inaccuracy in a statement.
    He was caught red-handed lying.
    Il a été pris en flagrant délit de mensonge.
    A deliberately misleading act or statement.
    Lying is the worst betrayal.
    Le mensonge est la pire des trahisons.
    verb
    To make a statement that is not true.
    He lied about his age.
    Il a menti sur son âge.
    To conceal the truth.
    She was lying to avoid complications.
    Elle mentait pour éviter des complications.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'lier', derived from Latin 'līgere' meaning 'to let, to bind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a lie is a lie
    A false statement is still deception.
    un mensonge est un mensonge
    to lie like a tooth-puller
    To lie shamelessly.
    mentir comme un arracheur de dents
    the truth always comes out
    Ultimately, the truth always emerges, even after lies.
    la vérité finit toujours par se savoir

    Related Words

    pretend
    To pretend or feign.
    prétendre
    deceive
    To mislead or falsify.
    tromper
    torn
    To be in conflict between the lie and the truth.
    déchiré

    Slang Meanings

    To tell a lie
    He told a lie to cover himself.
    Il a tapé un mensonge pour se couvrir.
    To bluff
    He bluffs all the time to avoid trouble.
    Il baratine tout le temps pour éviter des ennuis.