What does équivoque in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word équivoque in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use équivoque in French.

The word équivoque in French means ambiguous, vague, ambivalent, equivocal, dubious, questionable, ambivalent, suspect, ambivalence, doubt, suspicion, uncertainty, hedge, mix up words, get words mixed up, unequivocal. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word équivoque

ambiguous, vague, ambivalent, equivocal

adjectif (à double sens)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce discours a plusieurs explications, il est équivoque.
This speech has several interpretations; it is ambiguous.

dubious, questionable, ambivalent, suspect

adjectif (suspect)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sa conduite est étrange et équivoque.
His conduct is strange and suspect.

ambivalence, doubt, suspicion, uncertainty

nom féminin (incertitude)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Oui ou non ? Il lui faut dissiper l'équivoque sur sa conduite.
He should clear up the doubt surrounding his conduct.

hedge

verbe intransitif (entretenir une équivoque)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les espions sont maîtres dans l'art d'équivoquer.

mix up words, get words mixed up

verbe intransitif (vieilli (utiliser un mot à la place d'un autre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Quand elle est fatiguée, elle équivoque souvent.

unequivocal

locution adjectivale (pas du tout ambigu)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

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