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turncoat in French

turncoat in French is renégat, apostat, traître — turncoat means a person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.

turncoat in French

renégat
noun
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
apostat
noun
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
traître
noun
A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

What does "turncoat" mean?

  1. noun A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.
    "His old comrades branded him a turncoat after he switched political parties."
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turncoat in a sentence

  • His old comrades branded him a turncoat after he switched political parties.

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What is "turncoat" in French?

"turncoat" in French is renégat, apostat, traître. turncoat means: A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.

How do you use "turncoat" in a sentence?

Example: "His old comrades branded him a turncoat after he switched political parties." In French, "turncoat" is renégat, apostat, traître.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "turncoat": renégat, apostat, traître.

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