pot-de-vin

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French

Etymology

Literally, a pot of wine.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /po.d(ə).vɛ̃/
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Noun

pot-de-vin m (plural pots-de-vin)

  1. a bribe, payoff, sop
    Synonym: dessous-de-table

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