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menteur

liar

noun mahn-TUR Less Common

Usage Note

menteur is masculine; the feminine form is menteuse. As an adjective it means 'lying' or 'deceitful', as in un regard menteur ('a deceitful look'). It derives from the verb mentir (to lie).

Examples

"Tu es un menteur."

Natural Translation

You are a liar.

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