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    Perfidie (en. Perfidy)

    pɛʁ.fi.di

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The character of a person or an act that betrays trust.
    His perfidy was brought to light.
    Sa perfidie a été révélée au grand jour.
    A tactic of deception aimed at harming someone.
    He was never recognized for his perfidy, strangely.
    Il n'a jamais été reconnu pour sa perfidie, bizarrement.
    Malevolent and secretive behavior.
    Perfidy is often hidden behind smiles.
    La perfidie est souvent cachée derrière des sourires.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'perfidia', which means 'tranquility' or 'treachery'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    manifest perfidy
    A betrayal that is obvious and clear.
    perfidie manifeste
    to practice perfidy
    To act in a deceptive and malevolent manner.
    pratiquer la perfidie

    Related Words

    perfidiously
    In a treacherous or disloyal manner.
    perfidement
    perfidious
    One who betrays trust, disloyal.
    perfide

    Slang Meanings

    Deception
    He told me tall tales, it's deception.
    Il m'a raconté des bobards, c'est de la duperie.
    Rigging
    What he did is rigging, pure perfidy.
    Ce qu'il a fait, c'est du trucage, un pur perfide.