English–French

“bluff” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/blœfe/

Example

Ne me bluffe pas.

Don't bluff me.

Illustration for bluffer (bluff)

How to say “bluff” in French

“Bluff” in French is bluffer.

Someone uses an impressive show of assurance to make another person hesitate or believe more than the facts support.

Full entry for bluffer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bluffer

Elle aime bluffer quand elle joue.

She likes to bluff when she plays.

Tips for using bluffer

  • Bluffer is common in informal speech and can sound mildly reproachful in Ne me bluffe pas, rather than purely neutral.

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