wrongdoing

ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ
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Translation of wrongdoing into French

Noun

1.

general behavior

violation of standards of behavior or ethics
  • His wrongdoing led to a loss of trust.Ses méfaits ont conduit à une perte de confiance.
2.

specific act

instance of doing something illegal or immoral
  • The company was fined for its wrongdoing.L'entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour ses méfaits.
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Expressions with wrongdoing: examples in English and translations in French

cacher des actes répréhensibles
The company tried to cover up wrongdoing by destroying documents.
infraction pénale
The investigation found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by the company.

Synonyms and analogies of wrongdoing in English

Examples of wrongdoing in a sentence

  • She was accused of wrongdoing in the financial report.
  • His wrongdoing led to a lengthy trial.
  • The politician denied any wrongdoing.

Translations of "wrongdoing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
acte répréhensiblenm.

The headquarters are entirely liable for any wrongdoing or illegal activities.

Le siège est entièrement responsable de tout acte répréhensible ou d'activités illégales.

méfaitnm.

They hoped the investigation would finally clear them of any wrongdoing.

Ils espéraient que l'enquête laverait enfin leur honneur de tout méfait.

fautenf.

She demanded an official statement to clear her name of any wrongdoing.

Elle a exigé un communiqué officiel pour laver son honneur de toute faute.

malversationnf.

Citizens are calling for greater transparency to prevent any future wrongdoing.

Les citoyens réclament plus de transparence pour prévenir toute future malversation.

acte fautifnm.

Some turned a blind eye to obvious wrongdoing.

Certains ont fermé les yeux sur des actes fautifs évidents.

irrégulariténf.

The commission uncovered financial wrongdoing in the management of humanitarian donations.

La commission a découvert une irrégularité financière dans la gestion des dons humanitaires.

infractionnf.

As always, though, you are unaware of any wrongdoing.

Toutefois, comme toujours, vous n'avez connaissance d'aucune infraction.

tortnm.

Within the community, the one who has committed a wrongdoing is encouraged to recognize their responsibility.

Celui qui a causé un tort doit reconnaître sa responsabilité devant la collectivité.

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Other translations for wrongdoing:

  • iniquiténf.
  • inconduitenf.
  • abusnm.
  • délitnm.
  • délinquancenf.
  • conduite fautiven.

wrongdoing: Examples and translations in context

Any wrongdoing by an elected official seriously undermines public trust.

Tout acte répréhensible commis par un élu nuit gravement à la confiance des citoyens.

The public servants must deal with people who have committed wrongdoing.

Ceux-ci doivent traiter avec des personnes qui ont commis des actes répréhensibles.

Specific sanctions will depend on the type and seriousness of the wrongdoing.

Les sanctions dépendront du type d'acte répréhensible et de sa gravité.

I don't think I provided them with any evidence of wrongdoing.

Je ne pense pas leur avoir donné la moindre preuve d'acte répréhensible.

The committee encourages anyone to whistle-blow if they identify any wrongdoing.

Le comité encourage toute personne à dénoncer si elle identifie des actes répréhensibles.

You always have the power to say no in the face of wrongdoing.

Vous avez toujours le pouvoir de dire non face à un acte répréhensible.

We are not supporting any wrongdoing that is going on in any country.

Nous n'appuyons pas les actes répréhensibles, peu importe le pays.

He deleted the emails on purpose to hide evidence of his wrongdoing.

Il a supprimé les emails volontairement pour cacher les preuves de ses méfaits.

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criminal wrongdoingcover up wrongdoing
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