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    Mensonges (en. Lies)

    /mɑ̃.sɔ̃ʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A statement contrary to the truth.
    He told lies about me.
    Il a dit des mensonges sur moi.
    The act of deceiving or tricking someone.
    Lies can cause a lot of pain.
    Les mensonges peuvent causer beaucoup de douleur.
    Unconvincing excuses or stories.
    What he says is nothing but lies.
    Ce qu'il dit n'est que des mensonges.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'mentir' which means 'to tell lies'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shameless lies
    Very obvious and scandalous lies.
    des mensonges éhontés
    to lie like a dentist pulls teeth
    To lie intensely.
    mentir comme un arracheur de dents
    to tell lies
    To have deceptive or fallacious behaviors.
    faire des mensonges

    Related Words

    to lie
    To say something that is not true.
    mentir
    to deceive
    To mislead.
    tromper
    false
    Which is not true.
    faux

    Slang Meanings

    Made-up stories.
    What he's saying is nothing but lies.
    Ce qu'il raconte, c'est que des mensonges.
    Little white lies.
    He only comes up with little white lies.
    Il ne fait que sortir des mensonges à la petite semaine.
    Fib stories.
    Stop with your fibs, I know they are lies.
    Arrête avec tes bobards, je sais que c'est des mensonges.