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    Menteur (en. Liar)

    /mɑ̃t(ə)ʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who intentionally says something false.
    He is a liar; he never told the truth.
    Il est un menteur, il ne disait jamais la vérité.
    A person who does not respect the truth in their speeches.
    Liars are often unmasked by their lies.
    Les menteurs sont souvent démasqués par leurs mensonges.
    One who deceives others with false statements.
    A liar can cause a lot of pain around them.
    Un menteur peut causer beaucoup de douleur autour de lui.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'mentir', of Latin origin 'mentire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lie like a liar
    To lie in an obvious and unhesitating manner.
    mentir comme un menteur
    to be a liar
    To be a person who often lies.
    être un menteur
    to lie to someone
    To tell lies to a specific person.
    mentir à quelqu'un

    Related Words

    lie
    A false statement that is presented as true.
    mensonge
    to lie
    To say something false deliberately.
    mentir
    false
    That which is not true, contrary to the truth.
    faux

    Slang Meanings

    Badger
    This badger is lying about his age.
    Ce blaireau ment sur son âge.
    Smooth talker
    This smooth talker is trying to sell us nonsense.
    Ce baratineur essaie de nous vendre des bobards.
    Whopper
    He has once again exaggerated about his job.
    Il a encore ballonné à propos de son emploi.