en sous-main
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behind the scenes, in secret
/ɑ̃ sumɛ̃/
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Em segredo, longe dos olhos dos outros.
Exemplos
Ils ont négocié en sous-main avant la réunion.
They negotiated behind the scenes before the meeting.
Des fonds ont circulé en sous-main.
Funds changed hands under the table.
Un accord avait été conclu en sous-main.
An agreement had been reached in secret.
Le ministre soutenait ce projet en sous-main.
The minister supported the plan behind the scenes.
Elle a reçu les documents en sous-main.
She received the documents covertly.
Palavras semelhantes
en secret
en cachette
sous le manteau
subrepticement
Significados
Exemplos
Ils ont négocié en sous-main avant la réunion.
They negotiated behind the scenes before the meeting.
Un accord avait été conclu en sous-main.
An agreement had been reached in secret.
Elle a reçu les documents en sous-main.
She received the documents covertly.
Le ministre soutenait ce projet en sous-main.
The minister supported the plan behind the scenes.
Des fonds ont circulé en sous-main.
Funds changed hands under the table.
Palavras semelhantes
en cachette
en secret
sous le manteau
subrepticement
Etimologia
A locução reúne sous («sob») e main («mão»); seu uso remonta ao século XVI.
FAQ
O que significa en sous-main?
Significa em segredo, muitas vezes em um acordo.
Pode se referir a um pagamento?
Sim, quando ele é feito secretamente.
Sim, na expressão en sous-main.
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