Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Mentez (en. Lie)

    /mɑ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To say something that is not true.
    Lie to protect your friends.
    Mentez pour protéger vos amis.
    To mislead by false statements.
    It is unfortunate to lie, even with good intentions.
    Il est malheureux de mentez, même pour de bonnes intentions.
    To make a false declaration.
    In a test, do not lie about your answers.
    Dans une épreuve, ne mentez pas sur vos réponses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mentiri', meaning 'to lie'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lie, lie, something will always remain from it
    Every lie has a grain of truth that endures.
    mentez, mentez, il en restera toujours quelque chose

    Related Words

    to lie
    To say something false intentionally.
    mentir
    lie
    Deliberately false assertion.
    mensonge
    to deceive
    To lead someone to believe something false.
    tromper

    Slang Meanings

    Liar
    He is a liar; he has always lied about his achievements.
    C'est un menteur, il a toujours menté sur ses réalisations.
    To bluff
    He is bluffing; you shouldn't believe him.
    Il bluffe, il ne faut pas le croire.