French word

stratégique

Pronunciation

IPA/stʁateʒik/

Meaning

  • adjectivestrategic

Example

C'est une décision stratégique pour l'avenir.

It is a strategic decision for the future.

Illustration for stratégique (strategic)

More examples

Le plan stratégique a été présenté ce matin.

The strategic plan was presented this morning.

Core concept

A carefully chosen move or position designed to secure an advantage later.

Common phrases

  • plan stratégique

    strategic plan

  • partenaire stratégique

    strategic partner

Similar words

tactique: Concerned with specific ways to reach an immediate objective.
calculé: Thought out in advance with the outcome or profit considered.
opportun: Favorable because the circumstances or timing make action suitable.
prudent: Marked by careful judgment and avoidance of danger.

Definition in French

Qui vise un avantage futur par une décision ou une action mûrement réfléchie dans un plan.

Word origin

Stratégique entered French through Latin strategicus from Greek strategikos, formed from strategos, meaning military commander.

Usage tips

  • Stratégique contrasts with tactique: it concerns the overall direction and longer-term goal, while tactique concerns immediate methods.

Opposites

  • improviséimprovisedadjective

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