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Le sophisme
A clever but false argument, often used with intent to deceive. It appears logical on the surface but hides an error.
Examples in context
Évitez ce sophisme pour rester crédible.
Avoid this fallacy to stay credible.
Son discours repose sur un pur sophisme.
His speech rests on a pure fallacy.
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