Trahison (en. Treason)

/tʁa.i.zɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Act of betraying or disloyalty towards someone.
His betrayal destroyed their friendship.
Sa trahison a détruit leur amitié.
Violation of an oath or commitment.
The betrayal of a professional secret can have serious consequences.
La trahison d'un secret professionnel peut avoir des conséquences graves.
Treason in a military context, such as switching to the enemy.
He was accused of treason after delivering sensitive information.
Il fut accusé de trahison après avoir livré des informations sensibles.

Etymology

The word 'treason' comes from the Latin 'traditio', which means 'the act of delivering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

betrayal of trust
Action that leads to a breach of trust.
trahison de confiance
romantic betrayal
Infidelity or breach of promises in a romantic relationship.
trahison amoureuse
act of treason
A gesture or action that constitutes a betrayal.
acte de trahison

Related Words

betray
Action of committing a betrayal.
trahir
traitor
A person who betrays, disloyal towards a group or an individual.
traître
disloyal act
Action that lacks loyalty.
démarche déloyale

Slang Meanings

Fucked-up plan
It's a betrayal, a real fucked-up plan!
C'est une trahison, un vrai plan foireux!
Double game
It smells like a double game with his betrayal.
Ça sent le double jeu avec sa trahison.