Translation of "pretext" into French

prétexte, excuse, raison are the top translations of "pretext" into French.

pretext noun verb grammar

A false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense. [..]

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  • prétexte

    noun masculine

    false, contrived or assumed purpose [..]

    His wife repulsed him on the pretext that her headaches were flaring up again.

    Sa femme le repoussa, prétextant que ses migraines l’avaient reprise.

  • excuse

    noun feminine

    excuse (pour ne pas avoir rendu un service sollicité, par ex.)

    What pretext did you wangle from them this time?

    Je serais curieux de savoir ce que tu leur as soutiré comme excuse, moi.

  • raison

    noun feminine

  • Less frequent translations

    • motif
    • justification
    • faux-fuyant
    • échappatoire
    • cause
    • bouclier
    • accusation mensongère
    • sous aucun prétexte
    • couvert
    • guise
    • prétexter
    • prétention
    • explication
    • allure
    • commentaire
    • description

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