prétexte

Definitions of prétexte
  1. noun
    a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
    synonyms: excuse, échappatoire
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    type of:
    défense
    the justification for some act or belief
  2. noun
    an artful or simulated semblance
    synonyms: dissimulation
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    type of:
    apparence, couleur, semblant
    an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
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