wrong

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US
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Translations

wrongadjective
wronger
Comp.
wrongest
Super.
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fauxLorsque le sens est « incorrect, non vrai ».
The answer you provided is wrong.
La réponse que vous avez donnée est fausse.
injusteLorsque le sens est moral ou éthique.
It was wrong of him to take the money without asking.
C'était injuste de sa part de prendre l'argent sans demander.
inappropriéLorsque le sens est « non adapté à la situation ».
Wearing a suit to the beach is the wrong choice.
Porter un costume à la plage est un choix inapproprié.
Additional translations
anormalLorsque le sens est « qui ne va pas, qui semble défectueux ».
wrongadverb
Informal adverb meaning “incorrectly”.
malLorsque le mot signifie « de façon incorrecte ».
You entered the password wrong.
Vous avez saisi le mot de passe mal.
wrongnoun
wrongs
pl
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fauteLorsque le mot désigne une erreur ou une action incorrecte.
Admitting a wrong can be difficult, but it's necessary for personal growth.
Admettre une faute peut être difficile, mais c'est nécessaire pour grandir personnellement.
tortLorsque le mot désigne une injustice ou un préjudice subi.
She sought to right the wrongs done to her family over the years.
Elle a cherché à réparer les torts faits à sa famille au fil des ans.
wrongverb
wronged
Past Simple
wronged
Past Participle
wronging
Gerund
léserLorsque le sens est « traiter injustement » ou « causer un préjudice injuste ».
The jury believed the company had wronged its employees.
Le jury a estimé que l'entreprise avait lésé ses employés.

Definitions

wrongadjective
Not correct or true; incorrect.
The answer you provided is wrong.
Unjust, dishonest, or immoral.
It was wrong of him to take the money without asking.
Not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation.
Wearing a suit to the beach is the wrong choice.
In a bad or unfavorable condition or state.
Something feels wrong with the engine; it's making a strange noise.
wrongadverb
In an incorrect or mistaken way.
You entered the password wrong.
wrongnoun
An unjust, dishonest, or immoral action.
He was punished for the wrongs he committed against his neighbors.
A state of being incorrect or mistaken.
Admitting a wrong can be difficult, but it's necessary for personal growth.
An injury or injustice done to someone.
She sought to right the wrongs done to her family over the years.
wrongverb
To treat unjustly or injure by unfair action.
The jury believed the company had wronged its employees.