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    Manœuvres (en. Maneuvers)

    /manœvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Deliberate actions carried out for a specific purpose.
    Military maneuvers must be carefully planned.
    Les manœuvres militaires doivent être soigneusement planifiées.
    Movements or operations performed with precision.
    Nautical maneuvers at sea are essential for the safety of ships.
    Les manœuvres de navigation en mer sont essentielles pour la sécurité des navires.
    Strategies used to influence or manipulate a situation.
    He used political maneuvers to secure the support of his colleagues.
    Il a utilisé des manœuvres politiques pour s'assurer le soutien de ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'manuoperare', meaning 'to act with the hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make maneuvers
    To act strategically to gain an advantage.
    faire des manœuvres
    diversion maneuver
    Action intended to divert attention from something else.
    manœuvre de diversion
    diplomatic maneuvers
    Actions taken to manage international relations.
    manœuvres diplomatiques

    Related Words

    maneuverability
    Ability to maneuver easily.
    manœuvrabilité
    counter-maneuver
    Action taken to counter an opposing maneuver.
    contre-manœuvre
    maneuverers
    People who perform maneuvers.
    manoeuvreurs

    Slang Meanings

    Faking
    He used maneuvers to rig the outcome.
    Il a utilisé des manœuvres pour truquer le résultat.
    Sneaky tactic
    His sneaky maneuvers did not go unnoticed by his enemies.
    Ses manœuvres sournoises n'ont pas échappé à ses ennemis.