French Word · Intermediate
tartuferie
hypocrisy
Pronunciation: /taʁ.ty.fʁi/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "hypocrisy".
Example
L'abolition de la prostitution est sûrement souhaitable mais cette utopie est irréalisable. Cette loi cumulait tartuferie et démagogie.
I use the word "tartuferie".
Practice tips
- Practice tartuferie 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.