Perfides (en. Treacherous)

/pɛʁfid/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Referring to a person who acts disloyally.

He has always been perfidious in his relationships.

Il a toujours été perfide dans ses relations.

Who conceals their true intentions.

His smile was perfidious, hiding his true thoughts.

Son sourire était perfide, cachant ses véritables pensées.

Denoting something deceptive or harmful.

This perfidious promise caused a lot of trouble.

Cette promesse perfide a causé beaucoup de tracas.

From the Latin 'perfidus', which means 'treacherous'.

to be perfidious like a snake

To act in a sneaky and treacherous manner.

être perfide comme un serpent

perfidious intentions

Hidden and malevolent intentions.

perfides intentions

perfidious acts

Actions that betray trust.

actes perfides

perfidius

Latin term meaning traitor.

perfidius

perfidious

Masculine adjective referring to someone sly.

perfide

sneakiness

Dishonest or deceptive behavior.

sournoiserie

An individual who betrays without scruples.

This guy is really perfidious, he sold out his friends.

Ce type est vraiment un perfide, il a vendu ses amis.

To act in the shadows with bad intentions.

Be careful of him, his schemes are perfidious.

Fais attention à lui, ses manigances sont perfides.