No. 11,838 in French
stratagème
A clever plan or scheme used to achieve a goal or deceive.
In a sentence
Le stratagème qu'il a utilisé pour résoudre le problème était ingénieux.
The stratagem he used to solve the problem was ingenious.
The word 'stratagème' is used here to describe a clever, well-thought-out plan implemented to achieve a specific goal.
Elle a découvert le stratagème que ses adversaires avaient préparé pour déjouer sa stratégie.
She uncovered the stratagem her opponents had devised to thwart her strategy.
In this context, 'stratagème' conveys the idea of a calculated maneuver or trick used especially in competitions or confrontations.
Ils ont élaboré un stratagème pour éviter les embouteillages pendant le voyage.
They devised a stratagem to avoid traffic jams during the trip.
Here, 'stratagème' refers to a practical and strategic plan created to overcome an everyday challenge effectively.
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