white lie in French
white lie in French is pieux mensonge, mensonge officieux.
white lie in French
pieux mensonge
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
mensonge officieux
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
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What is "white lie" in French?
"white lie" in French is pieux mensonge, mensonge officieux.
Are there other ways to say "white lie" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "white lie": pieux mensonge, mensonge officieux.
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