No. 9,059 in French
collusion
Secret agreement or cooperation for a deceitful or illegal purpose.
In a sentence
La collusion entre ces deux hommes a mis en danger la compétition.
The collusion between these two men endangered the competition.
Here, 'collusion' refers to a secret agreement or cooperation for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose, showcasing its negative connotation.
On soupçonne une collusion entre les entreprises pour fixer les prix.
A collusion between the companies to set prices is suspected.
In this sentence, 'collusion' is used to indicate a suspected secretive agreement aimed at manipulating market conditions.
Le journaliste a révélé une collusion entre des membres influents du gouvernement.
The journalist revealed a collusion between influential members of the government.
The term 'collusion' in this context emphasizes an unethical or clandestine collaboration within governmental circles for personal or shared benefit.
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