English–French

“corruption” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/koʁypsjɔ̃/

Example

La corruption affaiblit la démocratie.

Corruption weakens democracy.

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How to say “corruption” in French

“Corruption” in French is corruption.

A public system eaten away by hidden self-interest until its rules and values no longer work.

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

Example sentences with corruption

La corruption coûte cher aux citoyens.

Corruption is costly for citizens.

Tips for using corruption

  • La corruption can refer specifically to bribery in political or administrative contexts, so surrounding context shows whether the focus is conduct or broader institutional decline.

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