bribe in French
bribe in French is pot-de-vin, dessous-de-table, corrompre — bribe means money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
bribe in French
pot-de-vin
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
dessous-de-table
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
corrompre
soudoyer
pot-de-vin
verser
What does "bribe" mean?
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noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
"The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor."
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verb To offer someone money or a favor to influence them dishonestly.
"They tried to bribe the inspector to overlook the violations."
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bribe in a sentence
- The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor.
- Offering a bribe to a police officer is a serious crime.
- They tried to bribe the inspector to overlook the violations.
- She jokingly bribed her son with ice cream to finish his homework.
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What is "bribe" in French?
"bribe" in French is pot-de-vin, dessous-de-table, corrompre. bribe means: Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
How do you use "bribe" in a sentence?
Example: "The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor." In French, "bribe" is pot-de-vin, dessous-de-table, corrompre.
Are there other ways to say "bribe" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "bribe": pot-de-vin, dessous-de-table, corrompre, soudoyer, verser.
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