French Conversation · Level 168
15 words
French word
escroquerie
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛskʁɔkəʁi/
Meaning
- feminine nounscam
Example
Ne te laisse pas avoir par une escroquerie en ligne.
Don't fall for an online scam.
More examples
La police a démantelé une grosse escroquerie.
The police dismantled a large scam.
Core concept
A deceptive setup in which false appearances lead someone to hand over money, goods, or another benefit.
Common phrases
une escroquerie en ligne
an online fraud
une escroquerie téléphonique
a phone scam
une escroquerie financière
a financial fraud
Similar words
arnaque: An informal scam used to obtain money or services through deception.
escroc: A person who deceives others to obtain money or other valuables.
tromperie: The act of misleading someone by hiding the truth or telling lies.
fraude: Dishonest conduct that violates rules or laws to gain an advantage.
Definition in French
Action de tromper quelqu'un pour obtenir de l'argent, des biens ou un avantage par des manœuvres frauduleuses.
Word origin
The noun escroquerie derives from the verb escroquer and names the act or result of fraud; escroquer is related to escroc, meaning a swindler.
Usage tips
- Escroquerie is more formal than arnaque and is common in legal, official, and serious reporting contexts.