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    Déjouer (en. Foil)

    /de.ʒwe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause a project, plan, or action to fail.
    He managed to thwart the enemy's plans.
    Il a réussi à déjouer les plans de l'ennemi.
    To prevent an unfavorable situation.
    She thwarted a trap by staying vigilant.
    Elle a déjoué un piège en restant vigilante.
    To help someone avoid their decline.
    The agent's intuition helped thwart the fraud.
    L'intuition de l'agent a permis de déjouer la fraude.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'de-' indicating a reversal or failure, and the verb 'to play'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thwart a plot
    To prevent or stop a harmful secret action.
    déjouer un complot
    thwart expectations
    To surprise by exceeding what was expected or planned.
    déjouer les attentes

    Related Words

    play
    To participate in a fun activity or game.
    jouer
    plot
    A secret plan, often malicious.
    complot
    stratagem
    A clever plan or maneuver to achieve a goal.
    stratagème

    Slang Meanings

    A successful counter-attack in an informal context.
    He set up a great thwart during the match.
    Il a mis en place une super déjouerie pendant le match.