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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