French Conversation · Level 125
55 words
French word
infidèle
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃fidɛl/
Meaning
- adjectiveunfaithful
Example
Il a été infidèle pendant des mois.
He had been unfaithful for months.
More examples
Elle a quitté son compagnon infidèle.
She left her unfaithful partner.
Core concept
A partner who breaks the trust of a romantic bond by having a relationship outside it.
Common phrases
être infidèle
be unfaithful
être infidèle à quelqu'un
be unfaithful to someone
Similar words
volage: Easily changing romantic attachments instead of remaining devoted to one partner.
inconstant: Unsteady in feelings or behavior, making lasting romantic commitment difficult.
adultère: Being unfaithful within a marriage or committed relationship.
déloyal: Failing to honor promises or remain loyal to someone who deserves trust.
Definition in French
Sert à qualifier un comportement ou une personne qui manque de fidélité amoureuse envers son/sa partenaire.
Word origin
French infidèle comes through Old French from Latin infidelis, formed with in- meaning 'not' and fidelis meaning 'faithful'.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, infidèle has the same spoken and written form for masculine and feminine singular: un homme infidèle and une femme infidèle.
Other meanings
- disloyaladjective
Opposites
- fidèlefaithfuladjective
Related words
- infidélitéinfidelitynoun
- infidèlementunfaithfullyadverb