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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
adj
Not real; false, fraudulent.
factice
adj
Not real; false, fraudulent.
artificiel
adj
Not real; false, fraudulent.
contrefait
adj
Not real; false, fraudulent.
falsifié
adj
Not real; false, fraudulent.
feint
adj
Not real; false, fraudulent.
contrefaçon
noun
faux
noun
fausser
verb
(transitive) To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify.
lover
verb
(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?

  1. adjective Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
    "He was arrested for selling fake designer handbags."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To make something appear real or true when it isn't; to pretend.
    "She faked a smile to get through the awkward dinner."

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.
  • She faked a smile to get through the awkward dinner.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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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