fake in French
fake in French is faux, factice, artificiel — fake means not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
fake in French
faux
Not real; false, fraudulent.
factice
Not real; false, fraudulent.
artificiel
Not real; false, fraudulent.
contrefait
Not real; false, fraudulent.
falsifié
Not real; false, fraudulent.
feint
Not real; false, fraudulent.
contrefaçon
faux
fausser
(transitive) To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify.
lover
(nautical) To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out.
What does "fake" mean?
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adjective Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
"He was arrested for selling fake designer handbags."
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noun An object, person, or claim that is not what it appears to be.
"The painting hanging in the museum was later found to be a fake."
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verb To make something appear real or true when it isn't; to pretend.
"She faked a smile to get through the awkward dinner."
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fake in a sentence
- He was arrested for selling fake designer handbags.
- The news story turned out to be completely fake.
- The painting hanging in the museum was later found to be a fake.
- The expert said the signature was a fake, copied carefully from the original.
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What is "fake" in French?
"fake" in French is faux, factice, artificiel. fake means: Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
How do you use "fake" in a sentence?
Example: "He was arrested for selling fake designer handbags." In French, "fake" is faux, factice, artificiel.
Are there other ways to say "fake" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "fake": faux, factice, artificiel, contrefait, falsifié, feint.
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