French Expression · Intermediate
mauvaise foi
bad faith
Pronunciation: /mo.vɛz fwa/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "bad faith".
Example
être de mauvaise foi
to be insincere, to be dishonest, to be bloody-minded, to be ungenerous in one's interpretation of what one's interlocutor is saying
Practice tips
- Practice mauvaise foi out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.