Lie

"Lie" in French

mensonge

(intentionally false statement)

gésir

(be in horizontal position)

mentir

(tell an intentional untruth)

mythonner

(tell an intentional untruth)

se trouver

(be situated)

être couché

(be in horizontal position)

être étendu

(be in horizontal position)

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