alibi
/alibi/
1.
nounmasculineSing
alibi
proof that a person was elsewhere when an event (usually a crime) occurred
Il a un alibi solide pour la nuit du cambriolage.
He has a solid alibi for the night of the burglary.
Synonyms:preuve d'absence, justificatif
2.
nounmasculineSing
excuse
pretext used to hide true motives or avoid something
Son travail n'est qu'un alibi pour ne pas rentrer le soir.
His job is just an alibi to avoid coming home at night.
Synonyms:prétexte, excuse
