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ruse in French

ruse in French is ruse, finasserie — ruse means a clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.

ruse in French

ruse
noun
(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
finasserie
noun
(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
ruse
noun
(uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.

What does "ruse" mean?

  1. noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
    "The whole invitation was just a ruse to get her out of the house."
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ruse in a sentence

  • The whole invitation was just a ruse to get her out of the house.
  • He used a ruse to distract the guard while his partner slipped inside.

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What is "ruse" in French?

"ruse" in French is ruse, finasserie. ruse means: A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.

How do you use "ruse" in a sentence?

Example: "The whole invitation was just a ruse to get her out of the house." In French, "ruse" is ruse, finasserie.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ruse": ruse, finasserie.

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