This is the 11025th most frequent French word.
piéger
To trap or to set up a trap.
Here, 'piéger' is used in the context of physically trapping or capturing something.
Il a réussi à piéger l'animal dans une cage.
He managed to trap the animal in a cage.
In this sentence, 'piéger' refers to setting a trap or scheme to deceive or catch someone.
Ils ont piégé le voleur avec un stratagème ingénieux.
They trapped the thief with an ingenious scheme.
Here, 'piéger' means to deceive or lead someone into a situation that may be disadvantageous or harmful.