French Conversation · Level 119
60 words
French word
tactique
Pronunciation
IPA/taktik/
Meaning
- feminine nountactic
Example
Ils ont changé de tactique pendant le match.
They changed tactics during the match.
More examples
Dans cette négociation, il a utilisé une tactique intelligente.
In this negotiation, he used a smart tactic.
Core concept
A set of adjustable actions chosen for a particular situation and immediate goal.
Common phrases
changer de tactique
change tactics
adopter une tactique
adopt a tactic
tactique de défense
defensive tactic
Similar words
stratégie: An overall policy or broad plan for achieving long-term goals.
plan: A set of arrangements worked out in advance to achieve a goal.
méthode: An established procedure or way of carrying out a task.
astuce: A small trick or clever idea that makes a problem easier to solve.
Definition in French
Ensemble d'actions planifiées et adaptables, visant à obtenir un résultat concret dans une situation donnée.
Word origin
The French noun tactique derives from Greek taktikós through Latin tactica and originally referred to the arrangement of troops before extending beyond military contexts.
Usage tips
- Stratégie usually refers to a broader long-term plan, while tactique refers to a more local and adaptable way of achieving a result.
Other meanings
- strategynoun
Opposites
- improvisationimprovisationnoun
- spontanéitéspontaneitynoun
Related words
- tacticientacticiannoun
- tactiquetacticaladjective
- tactiquementtacticallyadverb