alibi

/alibi/

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

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.