Ton qui paraît poli mais qui est en fait blessant ou sarcastique.
A tone that seems polite but is actually insulting or sarcastic.
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Son ton perfide rendait le compliment peu sincère. — Her backhanded tone made the compliment feel insincere.
As-tu remarqué son ton perfide pendant cette réunion ? — Did you notice his backhanded tone in that meeting?
Laisse tomber ce ton perfide et parle franchement. — Please drop the backhanded tone and be straightforward.
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