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artifices

/ˈɑːrtɪfɪsɪz/ /ˈɑːrtəfɪsɪz/

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noun

Artifice, ruse

A crafty but underhanded deception.

Examples :

"The politician's smooth promises were merely artifices designed to win votes, not deliver real change. "

Les promesses lisses du politicien n'étaient que des artifices conçus pour gagner des votes, et non pour apporter un réel changement.

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noun

Artifice, ruse

A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.

Examples :

"The student's feigned illness was one of many artifice he used to avoid taking the test. "

La fausse maladie de l'étudiant était l'un des nombreux artifices qu'il utilisait pour éviter de passer le test.

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Artifice, stratagème, ruse

A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.

Examples :

"The student, hoping to avoid detention, employed several artifices, like claiming he was helping the teacher next door and feigning a sudden illness. "

L'élève, espérant éviter la retenue, a employé plusieurs artifices, comme prétendre qu'il aidait le professeur d'à côté et simuler une maladie soudaine.

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Artifice, stratagème

A tactical move to gain advantage.

Examples :

"The chess player won the game by using a series of clever artifices to trap his opponent's king. "

Le joueur d'échecs a gagné la partie en utilisant une série d'artifices intelligents pour piéger le roi de son adversaire.

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Artifices, stratagèmes

Something made with technical skill; a contrivance.

Examples :

"The elaborate stage sets and lighting were impressive artifices, carefully designed to create a realistic jungle atmosphere for the school play. "

Les décors et l'éclairage élaborés étaient des artifices impressionnants, soigneusement conçus pour créer une atmosphère de jungle réaliste pour la pièce de théâtre de l'école.

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