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attrape

trick

noun ah-TRAP Rare
Communication

Also means

catch, trap

Usage Note

Attrape most often appears in compounds: attrape-nigaud (a trick for fools, a sucker trap) and attrape-touriste (a tourist trap). As a standalone noun it is somewhat informal and refers to a prank or a deception. It derives from the verb attraper ('to catch, to trick'), which is much more common.

Examples

"Ce magasin est une vraie attrape à touristes."

Natural Translation

This shop is a real tourist trap.

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