hypocrisie
hypocrisy
noun ee-poh-kree-ZEE Rare
Origin: Greek hypokrisis 'acting a part'
Usage Note
Hypocrisie is the abstract noun; the person is un hypocrite (invariable in form, used for both genders). The adjective hypocrite also functions as an adjective meaning 'hypocritical'. A common near-synonym is fausseté, which stresses falseness more than the performance of virtue.
Examples
"Son hypocrisie finit par lasser tout le monde."
Natural Translation
His hypocrisy ends up tiring everyone.
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