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contrivance in French

contrivance in French is appareil, dispositif, stratagème — contrivance means a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

contrivance in French

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?

  1. noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
  2. noun A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
  3. noun Something overly artful or artificial.
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What is "contrivance" in French?

"contrivance" in French is appareil, dispositif, stratagème. contrivance means: A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

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

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

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