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intrigues

/ɪnˈtɹiːɡz/

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noun

Intrigues, complots

A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

Examples :

"The political intrigues at the company led to several unexpected firings. "

Les intrigues politiques au sein de l'entreprise ont conduit à plusieurs licenciements inattendus.

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noun

Intrigue, intrigue, complot

The plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters.

Examples :

"The intrigues of the soap opera kept viewers hooked, with secret affairs and hidden identities constantly unfolding. "

Les intrigues du feuilleton télévisé ont captivé les téléspectateurs, avec des liaisons secrètes et des identités cachées qui se révélaient constamment.

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noun

Liaison, aventure

Clandestine intercourse between persons; illicit intimacy; a liaison or affair.

Examples :

"The small town was rife with rumors about the mayor's intrigues with his secretary, a scandal that threatened to ruin his political career. "

La petite ville était pleine de rumeurs sur l'aventure du maire avec sa secrétaire, un scandale qui menaçait de ruiner sa carrière politique.

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verb

Tramer, comploter

To conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme.

Examples :

"The disgruntled employee secretly intrigues with a competitor to steal company secrets. "

L'employé mécontent trame secrètement avec un concurrent pour voler les secrets de l'entreprise.

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verb

Intriguer, fasciner

To arouse the interest of; to fascinate.

Examples :

"The magician's disappearing act intrigues the children. "

Le tour de magie du magicien intrigue les enfants.

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verb

Avoir des relations clandestines, intriguer

To have clandestine or illicit intercourse.

Examples :

"Because she was already married, the thought of her now dead mother's sister, and her childhood friend, who was not only her mother's sister's younger brother, but a man of great wealth and influence, intrigues her no end. "

Parce qu'elle était déjà mariée, l'idée de la sœur de sa mère, maintenant décédée, et de son ami d'enfance, qui était non seulement le jeune frère de la sœur de sa mère, mais aussi un homme d'une grande richesse et d'influence, l'intrigue au plus haut point.

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verb

Intriguer, compliquer

To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate.

Examples :

"The complicated family history intrigues many historians because it involves secrets and hidden identities. "

L'histoire familiale compliquée intrigue de nombreux historiens car elle implique des secrets et des identités cachées.

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