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• Nom désignant une déclaration fausse faite avec l'intention de tromper, ainsi que par extension toute chose fausse ou trompeuse.

A noun referring to a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive.

1. False statementA2formal

   An intentionally untrue statement made to deceive someone.

   mensonge

   • Telling a lie can damage your reputation.
   • He admitted it was a lie after the truth came out.
   • Politicians are often accused of telling lies.

   Synonymescanarddeceitfabricationfalsehoodfibfictioninventionmisrepresentationprevaricationuntruth

   Antonymesfacttruthverity

2. Position of lying downB2formal

   The way or position in which something is placed or lies.

   Position allongée

   • The lie of the land affects building plans.
   • The boat found its lie in the shallow water.
   • The golf ball's lie was awkward on the slope.

   Synonymesarrangementlaylocationplacementpositionposture

• Verbe désignant l'action de dire quelque chose de faux ou de trompeur, de ne pas dire la vérité.

A verb used to indicate the act of telling something untrue or not true.

verbe irrégulier

1. Recline or restA1formal

   To be in a flat position on a surface, usually horizontal.

   être allongé / être couché

   • She lay on the bed to rest.
   • The book lay open on the table.
   • He lay down on the grass to watch the clouds.

   Synonymeslollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch out

   Antonymesariserisesitstand

2. Say something untrueA2formal

   To say or tell something that is not true, intentionally deceive.

   mentir

   • He lied about his age to get the job.
   • Don't lie to your parents.
   • She lied when she said she didn't take the money.

   Synonymesdeceivedissembleequivocatefabricatefalsifyfibinventmisleadperjureprevaricate

3. Be located or situatedB1formal

   To be in a particular position or place.

   être situé

   • The treasure lies buried under the old tree.
   • The fault lies with the management.
   • The decision lies in your hands.

   Synonymesrestsit

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