pretext

• Nom désignant une fausse raison ou un faux motif avancé pour cacher la véritable intention ; excuse ou faux-semblant.

A noun referring to a false reason or motive given to conceal the real one; an excuse or pretense.

1. B2formal

   A false reason or excuse given to hide the real reason for doing something.

   Prétexte (fausse raison)

   • He left the party early on the pretext of feeling ill.
   • She called him under the pretext of discussing work.
   • They used the meeting as a pretext to spy on the competition.

   Synonymescoverexcusefacadefrontguisemasqueradeploypretenserusesham

   Antonymesfactrealitytruth