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deceptive in French

deceptive in French is trompeur, illusoire, déceptif — deceptive means likely to mislead or intended to create a false impression.

deceptive in French

trompeur
adj
illusoire
adj
déceptif
adj
mensonger
adj

What does "deceptive" mean?

  1. adj Likely to mislead or intended to create a false impression.
    "The packaging was deceptive, making the product look bigger than it was."
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deceptive in a sentence

  • The packaging was deceptive, making the product look bigger than it was.
  • His calm expression was deceptive — inside he was furious.

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What is "deceptive" in French?

"deceptive" in French is trompeur, illusoire, déceptif. deceptive means: Likely to mislead or intended to create a false impression.

How do you use "deceptive" in a sentence?

Example: "The packaging was deceptive, making the product look bigger than it was." In French, "deceptive" is trompeur, illusoire, déceptif.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "deceptive": trompeur, illusoire, déceptif, mensonger.

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