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deceit in French

deceit in French is tromperie, ruse, fraude — deceit means the act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.

deceit in French

tromperie
noun
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
ruse
noun
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
fraude
noun
(law) The tort or fraudulent representation of a material fact made with knowledge of its falsity, or recklessly, or without reasonable grounds for believing its truth and with intent to induce reliance on it; the plaintiff justifiably relies on the deception, to his injury.
tromperie
noun
(law) The tort or fraudulent representation of a material fact made with knowledge of its falsity, or recklessly, or without reasonable grounds for believing its truth and with intent to induce reliance on it; the plaintiff justifiably relies on the deception, to his injury.

What does "deceit" mean?

  1. noun The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
    "He got the promotion through flattery and deceit."
  2. noun In law, a false statement made knowingly or recklessly to trick someone into relying on it, causing them harm.
    "The buyer sued the seller for deceit after learning the car's mileage had been faked."

deceit in a sentence

  • He got the promotion through flattery and deceit.
  • She felt betrayed when she discovered his deceit.
  • The buyer sued the seller for deceit after learning the car's mileage had been faked.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deceit" in French?

"deceit" in French is tromperie, ruse, fraude. deceit means: The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.

How do you use "deceit" in a sentence?

Example: "He got the promotion through flattery and deceit." In French, "deceit" is tromperie, ruse, fraude.

Are there other ways to say "deceit" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "deceit": tromperie, ruse, fraude.

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