Une manœuvre
A maneuver
Language note: Comes from military terminology but is widely used.
Culture note: Strategic thinking is often expressed through such terms in conversations.
Context: He adds: A maneuver that could catch them off guard.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Une
[ewn]
A
Indefinite article for feminine nouns.
Il a réalisé une manœuvre audacieuse.
He performed a daring maneuver.
manœuvre
[mahn-uh-vruh]
Maneuver
A movement or series of moves needing skill and care.
Cette opération nécessite une manœuvre astucieuse.
This operation requires a clever maneuver.
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