noun🔗ShareBluff, bluffade, vantardiseAn act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio."That is only bluff, or a bluff."Ce n'est qu'un bluff, ou une bluffade.communicationpositionactionbusinesscharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeinte, bluffAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."The student's bluff about knowing the answer to the question only lasted a few seconds. "Le bluff de l'étudiant sur la connaissance de la réponse à la question n'a duré que quelques secondes.communicationgamebusinesscharacteractionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe pokerThe card game poker."My uncle is a good bluff player; he won the poker tournament last weekend. "Mon oncle est un bon joueur de poker ; il a gagné le tournoi de poker le week-end dernier.gamebetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBluffeur, frimeurOne who bluffs; a bluffer."My younger brother is such a bluff; he always pretends to know more than he actually does. "Mon jeune frère est un tel bluffeur ; il prétend toujours en savoir plus qu'il n'en sait réellement.characterpersonentertainmentsportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn bluff, une feinteAn excuse."My sister gave a weak bluff about why she was late for dinner. "Ma sœur a fait un faible bluff sur la raison pour laquelle elle était en retard pour le dîner.communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBluffer, feinterTo make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is."John bluffed by betting without even a pair."John a bluffé en misant sans même avoir une paire.communicationentertainmentgamebusinessmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBluffer, intimider(by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage."The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"Le gouvernement affirme qu'il organisera des élections si ce projet de loi n'est pas adopté. Est-il vraiment prêt à le faire, ou est-ce qu'il bluffe ?communicationattitudeactioncharacterbusinessgamesportmilitarywarpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBluffer, duperTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."Nous avons bluffé pour passer devant les gardes.characteractiongamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFalaise, escarpementA high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face."The hikers carefully navigated the steep bluff overlooking the valley. "Les randonneurs ont navigué avec précaution le long de la falaise escarpée surplombant la vallée.geographygeologynatureenvironmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBois, bosquetA small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow."The family walked through the small bluff on their way to the park. "La famille a traversé le petit bois en allant au parc.environmentnatureplacegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbrupt, escarpéHaving a broad, flattened front."the bluff bows of a ship"Les proues abruptes d'un navire.appearancegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbruptRising steeply with a flat or rounded front."The house was built on a bluff overlooking the ocean, providing stunning views. "La maison a été construite sur une falaise abrupte surplombant l'océan, offrant des vues imprenables.geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBourru, brusque, revêcheSurly; churlish; gruff; rough."My grandfather was a bluff man, always speaking his mind directly and sometimes harshly. "Mon grand-père était un homme bourru, qui disait toujours ce qu'il pensait directement et parfois durement.characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFranc, direct, brusqueRoughly frank and hearty in one's manners."a bluff answer"Une réponse franche.characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGonfler, boursouflerTo fluff, puff or swell up."The pillow on the bed bluffed up nicely after being plumped. "L'oreiller sur le lit s'est joliment gonflé après avoir été rembourré.appearancebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
