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    Manœuvre (en. Maneuver)

    /ma.nœ.vʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A physical, strategic, or tactical operation.
    The team leader proposed a bold maneuver.
    Le chef d'équipe a proposé une manœuvre audacieuse.
    A movement of something, often a vehicle.
    The parking maneuver was tricky.
    La manœuvre de stationnement était délicate.
    A procedure or organized technique to achieve a goal.
    This political maneuver was very effective.
    Cette manœuvre politique a été très efficace.
    verb
    To take action or operate something in a controlled manner.
    The boat needs to be maneuvered carefully.
    Il faut manœuvrer le bateau avec précaution.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'manu operare', which means 'to work by hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to perform a maneuver
    To carry out a carefully planned action.
    faire une manœuvre
    diversion maneuver
    Action taken to divert attention.
    manœuvre de diversion
    business maneuver
    Strategy employed to improve business.
    manœuvre commerciale

    Related Words

    manipulate
    To act skillfully on something or someone.
    manipuler
    operate
    To act in a way to achieve something.
    opérer
    tactic
    Method used to reach a specific objective.
    tactique

    Slang Meanings

    To have schemes.
    He always has maneuvers up his sleeve.
    Il a toujours des manœuvres derrière la tête.
    To elbow one's way to get what one wants.
    He knows how to maneuver to be on top.
    Il sait manœuvrer pour être au sommet.