hypocrite
hypocritical, two-faced
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/i.pɔ.kʁit/
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Cultural Note
The French highly value authenticity and directness. Calling someone 'hypocrite' is a serious accusation in French culture — it implies a fundamental dishonesty of character. Molière's famous play 'Tartuffe' is a landmark satire of hypocrisy in French literature.
📝 Example Sentences
Je ne supporte pas les gens hypocrites.
I can't stand hypocritical people.
Son sourire hypocrite ne trompe personne.
His hypocritical smile doesn't fool anyone.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | hypocrite |
| masculine | hypocrite |
| feminine_plural | hypocrites |
| masculine_plural | hypocrites |