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    Intrigue (en. Plot)

    /ɛ̃.tʁiɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of schemes aimed at deception.
    The intrigue in this novel is very captivating.
    L'intrigue dans ce roman est très captivante.
    The act of provoking interest through mysterious actions.
    The intrigue between the characters is well constructed.
    L'intrigue entre les personnages est bien construite.
    A secret affair or plot.
    There was a political intrigue that changed the course of events.
    Il y a eu une intrigue politique qui a changé le cours des événements.
    verb
    To spark interest.
    This film intrigues with its twists and turns.
    Ce film intrigue par ses retournements de situation.
    To scheme, to plot.
    They schemed to harm their competitor.
    Ils ont intrigué pour nuire à leur concurrent.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'intricare', which means 'to tangle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    romantic intrigue
    A secret or complicated relationship between two people.
    intrigue amoureuse
    police intrigue
    Mysterious investigation in a criminal context.
    intrigue policière
    court intrigue
    Political machinations within a royal framework.
    intrigue de cour

    Related Words

    intriguing
    One who arouses interest or curiosity.
    intrigant
    to intrigue
    Likely to attract attention or provoke suspicion.
    intriguer
    mikado
    A strategy game based on intrigues.
    mikado

    Slang Meanings

    To be vague
    He likes to be vague to intrigue his friends.
    Il aime faire le flou pour intriguer ses amis.
    To play the mystery card
    She often plays the mystery card to intrigue her suitors.
    Elle joue souvent la carte du mystère pour intriguer ses prétendants.