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traîtrise

treachery, betrayal

noun treh-TREEZ Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Usage Note

Traîtrise denotes the quality or act of being a traitor — a more emotive and literary word than trahison. While trahison often refers to a concrete act of betrayal, traîtrise emphasizes the character trait or the sneaky nature of the deed. Agir avec traîtrise ('to act treacherously') is a common phrase.

Examples

"Sa traîtrise a choqué tous ses amis."

Natural Translation

His treachery shocked all his friends.

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