infidèle

unfaithful, disloyal

adjective an-fee-DEL Rare

Origin: Latin 'infidelis' (not faithful)

Also means

inaccurate (translation)

Usage Note

Infidèle describes a person who is unfaithful in a relationship, but also an inaccurate rendition — une traduction infidèle is a loose or unfaithful translation. Historically it was used as a noun to mean a non-believer or pagan (les infidèles). The word does not change form between masculine and feminine.

Examples

"Il a été infidèle à sa partenaire."

Natural Translation

He was unfaithful to his partner.

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