arrière-pensée
[a-ryer-pahn-sey]
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Related Words for arriere-pensee
afterthought, arriere-pensee, disillusion, reservation, review, rethinkingExamples from the Web for arriere-pensee
Historical Examples of arriere-pensee
As yet, however, let the student of his history understand, they were not tinged with the slightest "arriere-pensee."
Stella FregeliusH. Rider Haggard
Dick meant nothing by this speech more than his words implied: he was far too good-natured for an arriere-pensee.
Not Like Other GirlsRosa N. Carey
A savage will not assist in packing them, for he fears their heels: the Swiss say mules have always an arriere-pensee.
The Art of TravelFrancis Galton
Baroness Dinati was therefore wrong to suspect old Yanski Varhely of any 'arriere-pensee'.
Prince Zilah, CompleteJules Claretie
arrière-pensée
Word Origin for arrière-pensée
C19: literally: behind thought
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