"modus operandi" meaning in French

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Noun

IPA: /mɔ.dys ɔ.pe.ʁɑ̃(n).di/
Head templates: {{fr-noun|m|#|nolinkhead=1}} modus operandi m (invariable)
  1. (law enforcement) modus operandi Tags: invariable, masculine Synonyms: mode opératoire
    Sense id: en-modus_operandi-fr-noun-7vS~5DEK Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 10 entries, Pages with entries, Law enforcement Topics: government, law-enforcement
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