What does diffamation in French mean?

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

The word diffamation in French means slander, sue for libel, take libel action against, defamation campaign, libel suit. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word diffamation

slander

nom féminin (calomnie pour nuire) (spoken: Law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Attention à ce que tu dis, tes propos sont passibles de diffamation.
Watch what you're saying; your comments will make you liable for slander.

sue for libel, take libel action against

locution verbale (accuser de mensonge en justice)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Suite aux attaques de la presse, il a décidé d'attaquer le journal en diffamation.

defamation campaign

nom féminin (manifestation pour dire du mal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

libel suit

nom masculin (procès pour calomnie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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