This is the 9560th most frequent French word.
déjouer
To thwart or outwit.
In this sentence, 'déjouer' is used to mean to 'foil' or 'thwart,' indicating the act of successfully avoiding or overcoming a trap or plan.
Il a déjoué le piège tendu par ses ennemis.
He foiled the trap set by his enemies.
In this example, 'déjouer' is applied to mean stopping or frustrating the plans of the opposition, highlighting its usage in strategy.
Nous devons déjouer les plans de l'équipe adverse pour gagner.
We must thwart the plans of the opposing team to win.
Here, 'déjouer' refers to bypassing or outsmarting security measures, showing its usage in overcoming obstacles.