French translation of palter is 
palter

Meaning of "palter" in English

The verb "palter" in English refers to the act of being deliberately unclear or ambiguous with the intent to mislead or deceive. It often involves speaking or behaving with the intent to misrepresent or to not commit oneself fully to the truth. "Palter" can indicate an evasion of the truth through equivocation or insincerity. In historical and literary contexts, it has been used to describe a tricky or dishonest manner of speaking. The use of "palter" implies not only ambiguity but also an ethical judgment on the action as deceitful or manipulative.

Meaning of "palter" in French

In French, the word "palter" does not exist as it does in English with the same meaning. However, similar actions of equivocation or deceit may be expressed with words such as "tergiverser" or "fomenter." These words capture the sense of avoiding commitment to truth or obscuring facts for deceptive purposes. While French lacks a direct equivalent, the concept of intentionally misleading through unclear language is expressed through these and other terms that convey similar meanings of evasiveness and manipulation.

Pronunciation of "palter" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈpɔːltər/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "palter" generally remains consistent across English-speaking regions. However, slight variations may occur in different accents, such as a softer 'l' in some British dialects or a more pronounced 'r' in American English.

Pronunciation of "palter" in French

Phonetic Transcription: -

Pronunciation Variations: As "palter" is not a recognized French word, pronunciation adaptations are not applicable. Instead, equivalent terms like "tergiverser" are used, pronounced /tɛʁ.ʒi.vɛʁ.se/.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He chose to palter about his involvement in the project. (Il a choisi de tergiverser sur son implication dans le projet.)
2. Stop paltering and give us a straight answer. (Arrête de tergiverser et donne-nous une réponse claire.)
3. She was known to palter whenever she was questioned directly. (Elle était connue pour tergiverser chaque fois qu'elle était interrogée directement.)
4. Paltering with the truth only complicates matters. (Tergiverser avec la vérité ne fait que compliquer les choses.)
5. The politician was accused of paltering during the debate. (Le politicien a été accusé de tergiverser lors du débat.)
6. We shouldn't palter with our values. (Nous ne devrions pas tergiverser avec nos valeurs.)
7. His tendency to palter made him untrustworthy. (Sa tendance à tergiverser le rendait peu fiable.)
8. Paltering won't solve this issue. (Tergiverser ne résoudra pas ce problème.)
9. They decided to palter rather than face the consequences. (Ils ont décidé de tergiverser plutôt que de faire face aux conséquences.)
10. She was too honest to palter. (Elle était trop honnête pour tergiverser.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "palter" in English

Synonyms: equivocate, prevaricate, deceive, dodge, hedge, waffle, sidestep, mislead, beat around the bush, quibble.

Antonyms: clarify, confirm, support, verify, endorse, affirm, vouch, ascertain, authenticate, certify.

Similar Words: obfuscate, confuse, manipulate, bamboozle, hoodwink, dither, vacillate, oscillate, waver.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "palter" in French

Synonyms: tergiverser, balancer, hésiter, ruser, biaiser, finasser, barguigner, subterfuge, louvoiement, temporiser.

Antonyms: clarifier, confirmer, vérifier, endosser, affirmer, authentifier, corroborer, attester, avouer, soutenir.

Similar Words: embrouiller, manipuler, flouer, duper, mystifier, embobiner, jouer sur les mots, équivoquer.

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