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duplicity in French

duplicity in French is duplicité, double jeu — duplicity means deliberate deceitfulness, especially by saying different things to different people.

duplicity in French

duplicité
noun
Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.
double jeu
noun
Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

What does "duplicity" mean?

  1. noun Deliberate deceitfulness, especially by saying different things to different people.
    "The negotiations collapsed once his duplicity was exposed."
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duplicity in a sentence

  • The negotiations collapsed once his duplicity was exposed.
  • She was shocked by the sheer duplicity of her business partner.

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What is "duplicity" in French?
"duplicity" in French is duplicité, double jeu. duplicity means: Deliberate deceitfulness, especially by saying different things to different people.
How do you use "duplicity" in a sentence?
Example: "The negotiations collapsed once his duplicity was exposed." In French, "duplicity" is duplicité, double jeu.
Are there other ways to say "duplicity" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "duplicity": duplicité, double jeu.
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