French Conversation · Level 134
30 words
French word
stratagème
Pronunciation
IPA/stʁataʒɛm/
Meaning
- masculine nountrick
Example
Il a employé un stratagème pour éviter la question.
He used a trick to avoid the question.
More examples
Elle a recouru à un stratagème pour gagner du temps.
She resorted to a stratagem to buy time.
Core concept
A concealed move that redirects a situation so an obstacle can be bypassed or an advantage secured.
Common phrases
employer un stratagème
employ a stratagem
recourir à un stratagème
resort to a stratagem
Similar words
truc: A simple, practical trick or method used in everyday life.
astuce: A clever shortcut or tip that avoids difficulty or improves efficiency.
ruse: A deceitful ploy intended to mislead someone and gain an advantage.
tactique: A planned approach or tactic designed to achieve a specific goal.
Definition in French
Désigne une manœuvre conçue pour tromper ou contourner un obstacle afin d'obtenir un avantage.
Word origin
The French word derives from Latin strategema and ultimately Greek stratēgēma, which referred to a general's strategic maneuver.
Usage tips
- Stratagème often sounds more formal or critical than truc or astuce, especially when the maneuver involves deception.