French Conversation · Level 37
74 words
French word
erroné
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛʁone/
Meaning
- adjectivewrong
Example
Ta réponse est erronée.
Your answer is wrong.
More examples
L'information était erronée.
The information was wrong.
Core concept
A statement that has veered away from the facts.
Common phrases
réponse erronée
wrong answer
information erronée
wrong information
Similar words
faux: Not consistent with the truth, whether describing a statement or an object.
incorrect: Not correct because the facts or figures do not add up, especially in an answer or explanation.
Definition in French
Qui contient une erreur ou présente une information fausse.
Word origin
The French adjective erroné comes from Latin errōneus, derived from errare, 'to wander or go astray', and developed the sense of being mistaken.
Usage tips
- Erroné is more formal than faux in many contexts, while incorrect is a common alternative for a wrong answer or detail.