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bribes

/bɹaɪbz/

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noun

Pot-de-vin, corruption

Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

Examples :

"The corrupt official accepted bribes in exchange for approving illegal construction projects. "

Le fonctionnaire corrompu a accepté des pots-de-vin en échange de l'approbation de projets de construction illégaux.

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noun

Pot-de-vin, corruption

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

"The delicious smells from the bakery were bribes tempting me to skip my diet. "

Les délicieuses odeurs de la boulangerie étaient des pots-de-vin qui me tentaient de sauter mon régime.

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verb

Corrompre

To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something, usually against his/her will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.

Examples :

"She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements."

Elle a été accusée d'avoir tenté de corrompre le jury pour qu'il fasse de fausses déclarations.

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verb

Corrompre

To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

Examples :

"The corrupt official bribes his way into getting the construction permit approved faster. "

Le fonctionnaire corrompu corrompt pour obtenir plus rapidement l'approbation du permis de construire.

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