French Conversation · Level 98
60 words
French word
trompeur
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁɔ̃pœʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivemisleading
Example
Le titre est trompeur.
The title is misleading.
More examples
Le site est trompeur.
The website is misleading.
Core concept
A surface or message that hides or distorts the truth and leads someone toward a wrong judgment.
Common phrases
titre trompeur
misleading title
site trompeur
misleading website
Similar words
mensonger: Containing lies or misinformation and creating a false impression.
faux: Incorrect because it differs from reality.
Definition in French
Qui tend à induire en erreur ou à dissimuler la vérité.
Word origin
Trompeur derives from the verb tromper, meaning to deceive, with the suffix -eur forming an adjective linked to the tendency or effect of that action.
Usage tips
- Trompeur often describes a misleading result without proving deliberate intent, especially with words such as titre, apparence, or information.