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gimmick in French

gimmick in French is gadget, mécanisme, truc — gimmick means a clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.

gimmick in French

gadget
noun
mécanisme
noun
truc
noun
stratagème
noun
A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
subterfuge
noun
A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
artifice
noun
A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
astuce
noun
A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
ficelle
noun
A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.

What does "gimmick" mean?

  1. noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
    "The talking packaging was just a gimmick to boost sales."
  2. verb To fit or rig something with a hidden trick or device.
    "The magician had gimmicked the deck so the trick card always came out on top."
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gimmick in a sentence

  • The talking packaging was just a gimmick to boost sales.
  • Critics said the film's 3D effects were a gimmick with no real purpose.
  • The magician had gimmicked the deck so the trick card always came out on top.

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What is "gimmick" in French?

"gimmick" in French is gadget, mécanisme, truc. gimmick means: A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.

How do you use "gimmick" in a sentence?

Example: "The talking packaging was just a gimmick to boost sales." In French, "gimmick" is gadget, mécanisme, truc.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "gimmick": gadget, mécanisme, truc, stratagème, subterfuge, artifice.

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