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No. 6,172 in French

fausse

"Fausse" means "false" or "fake" in English.

In a sentence

  • Elle chantait avec une voix fausse.

    She sang with a false voice.

    The word 'fausse' is used as an adjective describing the voice, indicating that it was not genuine or true.

  • Il a présenté une fausse excuse pour son retard.

    He gave a false excuse for his lateness.

    Here, 'fausse' modifies 'excuse,' showing that the excuse was not true or genuine.

  • Cet tableau est une fausse copie de l'original.

    This painting is a false copy of the original.

    In this context, 'fausse' describes 'copie,' implying that the copy does not accurately represent the original painting.

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