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buy time in French

buy time in French is gagner du temps, jouer la montre, temporiser.

buy time in French

gagner du temps
verb
(idiomatic) To purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.
jouer la montre
verb
(idiomatic) To purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.
temporiser
verb
(idiomatic) To purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.
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What is "buy time" in French?

"buy time" in French is gagner du temps, jouer la montre, temporiser.

Are there other ways to say "buy time" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "buy time": gagner du temps, jouer la montre, temporiser.

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