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infamie

infamy

noun an-fah-MEE Rare

Also means

disgrace

Usage Note

infamie denotes an act or state of extreme moral disgrace. It is stronger than honte (shame) and closer to déshonneur (dishonor). The phrase quelle infamie! expresses outrage at something morally outrageous.

Examples

"Cette trahison est une infamie."

Natural Translation

This betrayal is an infamy.

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