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arriere pensee

/ˌæriˈeər pɒnˈteɪ/

Traducción: Préstamo francés que significa un motivo oculto, un pensamiento secreto o una intención reservada que subyace tras las acciones o palabras de alguien.

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/ˌæriˈeər pɒnˈteɪ/C1formal
  • esPréstamo francés que significa un motivo oculto, un pensamiento secreto o una intención reservada que subyace tras las acciones o palabras de alguien.

A French loanword meaning an ulterior motive, hidden thought, or secret intention behind one's actions or words.

  1. Hidden thought or motiveC2formal

    A thought or motive that is kept hidden or not openly expressed, often implying a secondary or ulterior intention.

    esSegunda intención

    • His generous offer seemed sincere, but I suspected an arriere pensee.
    • She agreed to help, but with an arriere pensee of gaining influence.
    • The politician's speech was full of arriere pensees about his own ambitions.