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    Feint (en. Feigned)

    /fɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A gesture or movement intended to deceive the opponent.
    The boxer made a feint to disorient his opponent.
    Le boxeur a effectué un feint pour désorienter son ennemi.
    An action that simulates an intention but is meant to conceal the true intention.
    His feint of attack allowed his team to gain the upper hand.
    Son feint d'attaque a permis à son équipe de prendre l'avantage.
    verb
    Simulating a movement with the aim of deceiving.
    He feigned falling to avoid the blow.
    Il feint de tomber pour éviter le coup.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'feinter', of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin 'fingere' meaning 'to make, to shape'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feign
    Deceiving someone through a maneuver.
    faire un feint
    to feign death
    Simulating a serious situation to manipulate.
    feinter la mort
    feigning anger
    Simulating a state of anger to get what one wants.
    feint de colère

    Related Words

    simulation
    Action of simulating, of pretending.
    simulation
    deception
    Action of deceiving, of misleading.
    tromperie
    maneuver
    Skillful action or skillfully executed for a specific purpose.
    manoeuvre

    Slang Meanings

    Pretend
    He feigned not to see the situation.
    Il a feint de ne pas voir la situation.
    To act
    She feigns feelings she does not have.
    Elle feint des sentiments qu'elle n'éprouve pas.