English–French

“adultery” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/adyltɛʁ/

Example

Il a été accusé d'adultère par sa femme.

He was accused of adultery by his wife.

Illustration for adultère (adultery)

How to say “adultery” in French

“Adultery” in French is adultère.

A sexual relationship that crosses a marriage's boundary of fidelity.

Full entry for adultère: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adultère

Un soupçon d'adultère a brisé la confiance du couple.

A suspicion of adultery shattered the couple's trust.

Tips for using adultère

  • Adultère is a masculine noun, so the phrase is un adultère regardless of the gender of the people involved.

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