Tartuffe

Pronunciation: /tɑːrtuːf/

Definitions of Tartuffe

noun a play written by Molière that satirizes religious hypocrisy

Example Sentences

A1 Tartuffe is a character in a famous play by Molière.

A2 In 'Tartuffe', the title character is known for his hypocrisy.

B1 The play 'Tartuffe' is a satirical comedy that critiques religious hypocrisy.

B2 Molière's 'Tartuffe' is considered a classic of French literature.

C1 The character Tartuffe exemplifies the theme of deception and manipulation in the play.

C2 Scholars often analyze the character of Tartuffe in depth to understand his complex motivations.

Examples of Tartuffe in a Sentence

formal Tartuffe is a character in a famous play by Molière.

informal Have you read Tartuffe yet? It's really interesting!

slang Tartuffe is like the ultimate fake friend.

figurative His actions were reminiscent of Tartuffe, pretending to be something he's not.

Grammatical Forms of Tartuffe

• past tense: Tartuffe was performed
• plural: Tartuffes
• comparative: more Tartuffe
• superlative: most Tartuffe
• present tense: Tartuffe deceives
• future tense: Tartuffe will deceive
• perfect tense: Tartuffe has deceived
• continuous tense: Tartuffe is deceiving
• singular: Tartuffe
• positive degree: Tartuffe
• infinitive: to Tartuffe
• gerund: Tartuffing
• participle: Tartuffing

Origin and Evolution of Tartuffe

First Known Use: 1664 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'Tartuffe' originates from the title character of the play 'Tartuffe' written by Molière.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a hypocritical religious person, the term 'Tartuffe' has evolved to refer to anyone who pretends to be virtuous or righteous but is actually deceitful or insincere.