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    Traîtres (en. Traitors)

    [tʁɛtʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who betrays, particularly by betraying a group or a cause.
    He was regarded as a traitor after revealing military secrets.
    Il a été considéré comme un traître après avoir révélé des secrets militaires.
    An unfaithful person in a romantic relationship.
    She called him a traitor after discovering his adultery.
    Elle l'a traité de traître après avoir découvert son adultère.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'trahir', which comes from the Latin 'tradere' meaning 'to deliver' or 'to hand over'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Betrayal is a cowardly act.
    An act of betrayal is considered cowardly and dishonorable.
    la trahison est un acte lâche
    betrayed by his own
    Being betrayed by those who are close to oneself.
    trahi par ses propres

    Related Words

    betrayal
    The act of betraying or disappointing trust.
    trahison
    to betray
    To act in a way that causes betrayal.
    trahir

    Slang Meanings

    Traitor to one's principles
    He became a traitor to his principles by joining that organization.
    Il est devenu un traître à ses principes en se joignant à cette organisation.
    Little traitor
    He is just a little traitor, nothing more.
    Il est juste un petit traître, rien de plus.