How is the word pot-de-vin translated from French to English

English translation
Bribe
noun

Argent ou cadeau donné pour influencer quelqu'un de façon malhonnête.

Money or a gift given to influence someone dishonestly.

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  • Il a reçu un pot-de-vin pour changer d'avis. — He received a bribe to change his decision.

  • Il a décidé de soudoyer le fonctionnaire pour obtenir une faveur. — He decided to bribe the official for a favor.

  • Tu te rends compte qu'ils lui ont proposé un pot-de-vin ? — Can you believe they offered her a bribe?

  • Ont-ils vraiment essayé de soudoyer le juge ? — Did they really try to bribe the judge?

  • Le pot-de-vin était caché dans une mallette. — The bribe was hidden in a briefcase.

  • Ne soudoie personne pour ton propre intérêt. — Please don't bribe anyone for your benefit.

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