Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

mauvais procès

English translation:

groundless (unfounded) accusations

Added to glossary by Stephanie Mitchel
Aug 29, 2003 19:39
20 yrs ago
French term

mauvais procès

French to English Bus/Financial intra-company conflict
Context: a letter from a high-ranking exec to the chairman of the company that is seeking to discipline him.
Wording: "Un mauvais procès est monté de toutes pièces contre moi."

Proposed translations

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French term (edited): mauvais proc�s
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groundless (unfounded) accusations

Robert & Collins Dictionary
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agree Francis MARC
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agree 00000000 (X)
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a frame-up

they're trying to frame me
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French term (edited): mauvais proc�s

bad, defective, entirely invalid case

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is being built against me
or
they are building a case against me
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I'm being unjustly accused

ref. Hachette
faire un
mauvais procès à qn to accuse sb unjustly;
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This is a complete set up

Or
They've whipped up a conspiracy against me out of thin air.
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agree Bourth (X) : Tell that to the concealed camera in the light fitting!
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French term (edited): mauvais proc�s

ugly suit

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