noun🔗ShareBluff, bluffadeAn 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.communicationactionentertainmentpositionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeinte, bluffAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."His opponent's constant raises were just bluffs, as he folded to a smaller bet in the end, revealing a weak hand. "Les relances constantes de son adversaire n'étaient que des feintes, car il s'est couché face à une mise plus petite à la fin, révélant une main faible.communicationbusinessgameattitudecharactermindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePokerThe card game poker."My grandfather enjoys playing bluffs with his friends every Saturday night. "Mon grand-père aime jouer au poker avec ses amis tous les samedis soirs.gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBluffeur, frimeurOne who bluffs; a bluffer."The team's star player, known for his bluffs, often pretended to be more tired than he was to avoid extra practice. "Le joueur vedette de l'équipe, connu pour ses frimes, faisait souvent semblant d'être plus fatigué qu'il ne l'était pour éviter des entraînements supplémentaires.personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrétexte, excuseAn excuse."His "bluffs" about being sick were unconvincing; he was clearly just tired of school. "Ses « prétextes » concernant sa maladie n'étaient pas convaincants ; il était clairement juste fatigué de l'école.attitudecommunicationcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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.communicationbusinessgameattitudeactionentertainmentChat 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 ?communicationbusinessactioncharactergameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBluffer, faire croireTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."Nous avons bluffé pour passer devant les gardes.attitudecharacteractionentertainmentbusinesssportgameChat 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 children loved to play near the bluffs overlooking the wide river. "Les enfants adoraient jouer près des falaises surplombant la large rivière.geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBois, bosquetA small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow."The children loved to play hide-and-seek in the small bluffs of willow trees near the creek. "Les enfants adoraient jouer à cache-cache dans les petits bois de saules près du ruisseau.environmentnatureplantgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGonfler, boursouflerTo fluff, puff or swell up."The cat's fur bluffed up when it saw the dog. "Le pelage du chat s'est gonflé quand il a vu le chien.appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
