false alarm in French
false alarm in French is fausse alarme, fausse alerte.
false alarm in French
fausse alarme
(idiomatic, by extension) A thing or occurrence which initially causes fear, distress, etc. but which is subsequently recognized as being no cause for concern.
fausse alarme
(archaic, idiomatic) A person who pretends to be more accomplished or a thing that seems to be of higher quality than is later found to be the case.
fausse alerte
(archaic, idiomatic) A person who pretends to be more accomplished or a thing that seems to be of higher quality than is later found to be the case.
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What is "false alarm" in French?
"false alarm" in French is fausse alarme, fausse alerte.
Are there other ways to say "false alarm" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "false alarm": fausse alarme, fausse alerte.
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