No. 9,472 in French
duper
To deceive or trick.
In a sentence
Il a tenté de duper ses collègues avec de fausses informations.
He tried to deceive his colleagues with false information.
In this sentence, 'duper' is used to indicate the act of deceiving others, specifically by providing misleading information.
Elle a été dupée par une publicité trompeuse.
She was deceived by a misleading advertisement.
Here, 'duper' describes the situation where someone falls victim to deception, highlighting the passivity of being misled.
Ils ne parviennent pas à duper les experts malgré leurs efforts.
They are unable to deceive the experts despite their efforts.
This usage of 'duper' emphasizes the failed attempt to deceive others, showcasing the verb's potential for expressing unsuccessful actions.
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