How is the word sous-entendre translated from French to English

English translation
imply
verb

Suggérer quelque chose sans le dire directement.

To suggest something without saying it directly.

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  • Sous-entends-tu que je mens ? — Are you implying that I am lying?

  • Le silence ne sous-entend pas toujours l'accord. — Silence doesn't always imply agreement.

  • Le rapport semble sous-entendre que nous avons échoué. — The report seems to imply that we failed.

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