verb🔗ShareBluffer, faire un bluffTo 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.communicationbusinessgamesportentertainmentactionattitudeChat 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 bluffer?communicationgamebusinesssportmilitaryattitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBluffer, feinterTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."Nous avons bluffé pour passer devant les gardes.communicationbusinessgameactioncharactersportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGonfler, enflerTo fluff, puff or swell up."The cat was bluffing its fur, trying to look bigger and scare away the dog. "Le chat gonflait ses poils, essayant de paraître plus grand et d'effrayer le chien.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBluff, feinteA bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate."His entire strategy in the negotiation was based on bluffing, hoping to make us believe he had other job offers even though he didn't. "Toute sa stratégie de négociation était basée sur le bluff, espérant nous faire croire qu'il avait d'autres offres d'emploi, alors que ce n'était pas le cas.communicationgamesportentertainmentbusinessattitudeactiontendencycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading