French Conversation · Level 117
58 words
French word
trahison
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁaizɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounbetrayal
Example
Il a souffert de la trahison de son ami.
He suffered from his friend's betrayal.
More examples
Il a choisi de pardonner une trahison pour sauver son mariage.
He chose to forgive a betrayal to save his marriage.
Core concept
A trusted ally turns against the person who relied on them, breaking the bond of trust or handing them over to an opponent.
Common phrases
pardonner une trahison
forgive a betrayal
preuve de trahison
proof of betrayal
Similar words
tromperie: An act of deceiving someone by hiding the truth.
mensonge: A false statement that misleads someone about the facts.
infidélité: Unfaithfulness to a spouse or romantic partner.
Definition in French
Action de rompre la confiance accordée à quelqu'un en agissant contre ses intérêts ou en le livrant à d'autres.
Word origin
French trahison developed from Old French traïson, ultimately from Latin traditio, meaning a handing over, and was shaped by the verb trahir.
Usage tips
- Trahison is feminine, so the standard form is la trahison, as in la trahison de son ami.