con
con
kɑn
kaan
British pronunciation
/kˈɒn/

Définition et signification de « con » en anglais

to con
01

escroquer, arnaquer

to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
to con definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
L'escroc a arnaqué des personnes âgées en leur faisant croire qu'il était un représentant de banque au téléphone pour leur soutirer leurs économies.
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
L'escroc a arnaqué des touristes sans méfiance en leur vendant des produits contrefaits à des prix gonflés.
02

étudier ou mémoriser quelque chose à fond, surtout par répétition

to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
example
Exemples
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
Elle a bûché le manuel entier pour l'examen en le lisant chaque soir.
He conned the speech word for word to ensure he would not forget it.
Il a appris par cœur le discours mot pour mot pour être sûr de ne pas l'oublier.
Con
01

inconvénient, désavantage

a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
example
Exemples
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
Un inconvénient majeur de vivre dans une grande ville est le coût élevé du logement.
They discussed the cons of the new policy, including longer working hours and reduced flexibility.
Ils ont discuté des inconvénients de la nouvelle politique, y compris des heures de travail plus longues et une flexibilité réduite.
02

a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain

example
Exemples
He fell victim to a con while playing cards in the casino.
The street vendor 's " rare coin " was actually part of a con.
03

an individual currently serving time in jail or prison

example
Exemples
The con was transferred to a maximum-security facility.
He met several cons while working in the prison library.
01

against an opinion or proposition

example
Exemples
He argued con the motion, presenting several strong points.
The senator spoke con the proposed legislation.
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