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ax to grind in French

ax to grind in French is intention cachée, intentions cachées.

ax to grind in French

intention cachée
noun
(American spelling) A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.
intentions cachées
noun
(American spelling) A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.
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What is "ax to grind" in French?

"ax to grind" in French is intention cachée, intentions cachées.

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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ax to grind": intention cachée, intentions cachées.

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