gaslighting
The English phrase "gaslighting" is translated into French as gaslighting.
Did you know?
- The concept is often discussed in France through the lens of le harcèlement moral, a legal term used to prosecute psychological harassment in the workplace.
- In many French-speaking regions outside of France, such as Quebec, there is a much stronger push to use French equivalents like détournement cognitif instead of the English term.
- Because gaslighting is an English loanword, using it in a French sentence can sometimes feel 'anglicisé', a term used by linguists to describe the perceived invasion of English terms into the French language.
Examples in context
- C'est du gaslighting pur et simple.It is pure and simple gaslighting.
- Je déteste le gaslighting dans les relations.I hate gaslighting in relationships.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a difficult relationship.
- EmmaJe me sens confuse après notre dispute.I feel confused after our argument.
- LucasC'est peut-être du gaslighting, Emma.It might be gaslighting, Emma.
- EmmaTu penses qu'il manipule ma perception ?Do you think he is manipulating my perception?
- LucasOui, c'est typique du gaslighting.Yes, it is typical of gaslighting.
