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    Mensonge (en. Lie)

    /mɑ̃.sɔ̃ʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A statement contrary to the truth.
    His lie was quickly discovered.
    Son mensonge a été rapidement découvert.
    An invented tale or story.
    He constructed a complex lie to avoid questions.
    Il a construit un mensonge complexe pour éviter des questions.
    An act of deception.
    The lie is often easier than telling the truth.
    Le mensonge est souvent plus facile que de dire la vérité.

    Etymology

    From Old French "mensongier", derived from Latin "mendacium".

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a shameless lie
    a flagrant lie, without shame.
    un mensonge éhonté
    in disregard of the lie
    despite the expressed lies.
    au mépris du mensonge
    to indulge in lies
    to start lying frequently.
    se livrer à des mensonges

    Related Words

    deceive
    To mislead or disappoint.
    tromper
    deceptive
    Characterized by the invention of lies.
    ducieuse
    false
    Which is not true, which does not correspond to reality.
    faux

    Slang Meanings

    A tall tale
    He told a tall tale about his vacation.
    Il a raconté un bobard à propos de ses vacances.
    A fib
    It was just a fib, nothing true in it.
    C'était juste un pipeau, rien de vrai là-dedans.
    A joke
    It's a joke, don't take it seriously.
    C'est une blague, ne le prends pas au sérieux.