English–French

“betray” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁaiʁ/

Example

Il ne faut jamais trahir un ami.

You must never betray a friend.

Illustration for trahir (betray)

How to say “betray” in French

“Betray” in French is trahir.

Something hidden crossing a boundary and exposing a person, feeling, or fact.

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

Example sentences with trahir

Sa lettre a trahir ses doutes sur le projet.

His letter revealed his doubts about the project.

Tips for using trahir

  • With a body part or sign as the subject, trahir often means 'reveal,' as in les yeux trahissent la fatigue, rather than 'betray' a person.

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