Also means
deceptive
Usage Note
Mensonger (feminine mensongère) is a formal adjective meaning based on or constituting a lie — une publicité mensongère ('misleading advertising') is an established legal term in French consumer law. It is more precise than faux (which just means 'wrong/false') and implies deliberate deception. The related noun is mensonge ('lie').
Examples
"Cette publicité mensongère a trompé de nombreux clients."
Natural Translation
This misleading advertisement deceived many customers.
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