foist in French
foist in French is refourguer, imposer — foist means to sneak something in or add it without permission.
foist in French
refourguer
(transitive) To introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant.
imposer
(transitive) To force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit; to stick.
What does "foist" mean?
- verb To sneak something in or add it without permission.
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verb To trick or pressure someone into accepting something unwanted.
"It is only a decade or so since the air was thick with muttering that L.M.S. influence was far too strong on the newly-born Railway Executive and that too many L.M.S. practices were being foisted on the rest of the system."
- verb To present something false as if it were real or valuable.
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foist in a sentence
- It is only a decade or so since the air was thick with muttering that L.M.S. influence was far too strong on the newly-born Railway Executive and that too many L.M.S. practices were being foisted on the rest of the system.
- foist costly and valueless products on the public
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What is "foist" in French?
"foist" in French is refourguer, imposer. foist means: To sneak something in or add it without permission.
Are there other ways to say "foist" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "foist": refourguer, imposer.
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