French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
injuste
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃ʒyst/
Meaning
- adjectiveunfair
Example
C'est injuste.
That's unfair.
More examples
Il a reçu un traitement injuste.
He received unfair treatment.
Core concept
A balance with its beam visibly tipped against one side.
Common phrases
traitement injuste
unfair treatment
jugement injuste
unfair judgment
punition injuste
unfair punishment
Similar words
inéquitable: Not fair or balanced, leading to a one-sided outcome.
inégal: Marked by inequality or disparities that seem unfair.
déloyal: Unfair and underhanded because rules or agreements are not respected.
injustifié: Having no sound basis or reason and therefore not justified.
Definition in French
Qui manque d'équité et crée un désavantage pour quelqu'un ou un groupe.
Word origin
Injuste comes from Latin injustus, formed from in- meaning 'not' and justus meaning 'just', and entered French through Old French.
Usage tips
- Injuste has the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns, as in un verdict injuste and une décision injuste.