English–French
“betrayal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁaizɔ̃/
Example
Il a souffert de la trahison de son ami.
He suffered from his friend's betrayal.
How to say “betrayal” in French
“Betrayal” in French is trahison.
A trusted ally turns against the person who relied on them, breaking the bond of trust or handing them over to an opponent.
Example sentences with trahison
Il a choisi de pardonner une trahison pour sauver son mariage.
He chose to forgive a betrayal to save his marriage.
Tips for using trahison
- Trahison is feminine, so the standard form is la trahison, as in la trahison de son ami.