English–French
“fake” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/imitasjɔ̃/
Example
Cette montre est une imitation.
This watch is a fake.
How to say “fake” in French
“Fake” in French is imitation.
A crafted substitute that copies an authentic item's look or texture while remaining a different object.
Example sentences with imitation
La sculpture n'est qu'une imitation grossière.
The sculpture is nothing but a crude imitation.
Tips for using imitation
- Imitation is a feminine noun, so the phrase is une imitation, and imitation cuir means imitation leather rather than genuine leather.
Other French words for “fake”
Cette montre est contrefaite.
This watch is fake.
Elle a acheté une contrefaçon au marché.
She bought a fake at the market.
Ton calcul est faux.
Your calculation is wrong.