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    Manoeuvres (en. Maneuvers)

    /manœvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Military or tactical operations.
    The maneuvers of the troops took place under a sunny sky.
    Les manoeuvres des troupes se sont déroulées sous un ciel ensoleillé.
    Complex actions involving different stages.
    The maneuvers to take control of the company required several meetings.
    Les manoeuvres pour prendre le contrôle de l'entreprise ont nécessité plusieurs réunions.
    Skillful or clever movements.
    He managed to avoid conflict through diplomatic maneuvers.
    Il a réussi à éviter le conflit grâce à des manoeuvres diplomatiques.
    verb

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'manu operare', meaning 'to work by hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    military maneuvers
    Actions and operations carried out by armed forces.
    manoeuvres militaires
    to carry out maneuvers
    To perform movements or actions with precision.
    faire des manoeuvres
    political maneuvers
    Strategies used in the political field.
    manoeuvres politiques

    Related Words

    strategy
    A determined action plan to achieve a goal.
    stratégie
    tactic
    Methods used to reach a specific aim.
    tactique
    operation
    Action taken to accomplish a project.
    opération

    Slang Meanings

    Tricks or ploys used to deceive someone.
    His maneuvers in the group were very clever.
    Ses manoeuvres dans le groupe étaient très intelligentes.
    Manipulations in negotiations or discussions.
    He was making maneuvers to get a better position in the company.
    Il faisait des manoeuvres pour obtenir un meilleur poste dans l'entreprise.