contrivance in French

contrivance in French is appareil, dispositif, stratagème — contrivance means a machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.

appareil

noun

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

dispositif

noun

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

stratagème

noun

A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.

What does "contrivance" mean?

noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
noun A clever plan or scheme used to achieve a particular goal.
"And along with each of these go their images, not the things themselves, — they too have come about by godlike contrivance."
noun Something that seems too cleverly arranged to feel natural or genuine.
"The retrospective emphasis on these two specific stories—even their mention here, in the previous paragraph—has become a contrivance."

And along with each of these go their images, not the things themselves, — they too have come about by godlike contrivance.
The retrospective emphasis on these two specific stories—even their mention here, in the previous paragraph—has become a contrivance.
The Harry Hamlin character is a bit of a hypochondriac, a contrivance that exists for the sole purpose of bringing him into contact with the confused young doctor at the clinic.

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What is "contrivance" in French?

"contrivance" in French is appareil, dispositif, stratagème. contrivance means: A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.

Are there other ways to say "contrivance" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "contrivance": appareil, dispositif, stratagème.

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