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ruse

trick, ruse

noun ROOZ Rare

Usage Note

Ruse implies a cunning or deceptive stratagem. The adjective rusé/rusée means 'crafty' or 'cunning'. Ruse de guerre (wartime trick) is an established phrase also used figuratively for any clever deception.

Examples

"C'était une ruse pour attirer son attention."

Natural Translation

It was a trick to attract his attention.

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