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    Trompe (en. Deceives)

    /tʁɔmp/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An elongated and flexible organ, often used by some animals like an elephant.
    The elephant uses its trunk to grab branches.
    L'éléphant utilise sa trompe pour attraper des branches.
    A brass wind instrument, often used in orchestras.
    The trumpeter played a solo with his trumpet.
    Le trompettiste a joué un solo avec sa trompe.
    verb
    To deceive or trick someone.
    He tricked his friends into believing he had won the lottery.
    Il a trompé ses amis en leur faisant croire qu'il avait gagné à la loterie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'trompa', meaning 'trumpet' or 'tube'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to deceive someone
    To make someone believe something false.
    tromper son monde
    to take the wrong path
    To take a wrong route.
    se tromper de chemin
    to overcome boredom
    To find an activity to pass the time.
    tromper l'ennui

    Related Words

    deception
    The act of deceiving or misleading.
    tromperie
    trumpeter
    Musician who plays the trumpet.
    trompettiste
    deceptive
    One who deceives or misleads.
    trompeuse

    Slang Meanings

    To emotionally deceive someone.
    She cheated on him with his best friend.
    Elle l'a trompé avec son meilleur ami.
    To play a prank or joke.
    Stop goofing around, it's getting old!
    Arrête de tromper, ça devient lourd!