French Conversation · Level 80
60 words
French word
piéger
Pronunciation
IPA/pjeʒe/
Meaning
- verbtrap
Example
Ils piègent des animaux dans la forêt.
They trap animals in the forest.
More examples
Ne te laisse pas piéger par une offre trop belle.
Don't let yourself be trapped by an offer that's too good.
Core concept
Someone is drawn into a prepared snare whose physical or deceptive purpose is revealed too late.
Common phrases
piéger quelqu'un
trap someone
piéger un animal
trap an animal
se faire piéger
get trapped
Similar words
attraper: To catch someone or something by hand or with a net, limiting its movement.
coincer: To pin someone down in a tight space or by force, preventing movement.
tromper: To deceive someone with lies or falsehoods, leading to a wrong decision.
berner: To trick someone into trusting a deceptive story or clever scheme.
Definition in French
Amener quelqu'un ou quelque chose à tomber dans un piège, au sens propre (installer un dispositif pour capturer) ou au sens figuré (tromper par ruse).
Word origin
The verb piéger derives from French piège, inherited through Old French piege from Latin pedica, which referred to a device for binding the foot.
Usage tips
- Piéger takes a direct object, as in piéger quelqu'un, while the person caught is expressed with se faire piéger or tomber dans le piège.