bien entendu
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of bien entendu
Literally, “well understood”
Example Sentences
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That wasn't the way he meant to end his sentence, bien entendu.
From The Lightning Conductor Discovers America by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)
Almost I had commenced to believe that such an individual did not in effect exist—with the exception, bien entendu, of myself.
From Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)
"Protection you shall have, mon Colonel, if you have a right to it, bien entendu," said the sergeant, civilly but cautiously.
From The Passenger from Calais by Griffiths, Arthur
He handed her a check; and, turning to Gatty, added, "At your convenience, sir, bien entendu."
From Christie Johnstone by Reade, Charles
It makes and unmakes reputation, for the time being bien entendu; it even makes and unmakes patriots themselves.
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore
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