con in French
con in French is contre, inconvénient, inconvénients — con means a dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
con in French
contre
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
inconvénient
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
inconvénients
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
taulard
(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.
arnaque
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
duperie
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
escroquerie
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
escroquer
(transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
duper
(transitive, informal) To trick, lie or defraud, usually for personal gain.
con-
Unite: to unite into a collection indicated by the root word.
What does "con" mean?
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noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
"The free holiday offer was just a con to get her bank details."
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verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
"Don't let anyone con you into paying for a service you never ordered."
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noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
"The only con of the cheaper hotel is the long walk to the beach."
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noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
"The prison officer chatted with an old con who was due for release."
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con in a sentence
- The free holiday offer was just a con to get her bank details.
- The whole investment offer turned out to be a con.
- Don't let anyone con you into paying for a service you never ordered.
- The salesman conned us into buying a machine that didn't work.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "con" in French?
"con" in French is contre, inconvénient, inconvénients. con means: A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
How do you use "con" in a sentence?
Example: "The free holiday offer was just a con to get her bank details." In French, "con" is contre, inconvénient, inconvénients.
Are there other ways to say "con" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "con": contre, inconvénient, inconvénients, taulard, arnaque, duperie.
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