faux problème

le faux problème
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. nonissue
L’un des candidats à l’élection a déclaré que la faible croissance économique était un faux problème.One of the candidates in the election said that weak economic growth was a nonissue.
b. red herring
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Ne laissez pas ce faux problème vous détourner du véritable enjeu.Don't let this red herring distract you from the real issue.
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