How to Say ‘A maneuver’ in French
Une manœuvre
ewn mahn-uh-vruh
[ewn mahn-uh-vruh]
💬 Usage Tip: Comes from military terminology but is widely used.
🇫🇷 In France: Strategic thinking is often expressed through such terms in conversations.
Phrase 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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