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scheme in French

scheme in French is système, plan, combine — scheme means a plan for how to do something, especially an organized or official one.

scheme in French

système
noun
plan
noun
A systematic plan of future action. [from 18th c.]
combine
noun
A plot or secret, devious plan.
machination
noun
A plot or secret, devious plan.
schéma
noun
tramer
verb
(transitive) To plan; to contrive; to manuever.
conspirer
verb
(transitive) To plan; to contrive; to manuever.

What does "scheme" mean?

  1. noun A plan for how to do something, especially an organized or official one.
    "The council launched a new recycling scheme for the whole town."
  2. noun A secret or dishonest plan intended to trick someone or gain an advantage.
    "The whole thing turned out to be an elaborate scheme to steal investors' money."
  3. verb To plan something secretly or deviously.
    "The two rivals were scheming to take over the family business."

scheme in a sentence

  • The council launched a new recycling scheme for the whole town.
  • He signed up for the company's pension scheme.
  • The whole thing turned out to be an elaborate scheme to steal investors' money.
  • The two rivals were scheming to take over the family business.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scheme" in French?

"scheme" in French is système, plan, combine. scheme means: A plan for how to do something, especially an organized or official one.

How do you use "scheme" in a sentence?

Example: "The council launched a new recycling scheme for the whole town." In French, "scheme" is système, plan, combine.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "scheme": système, plan, combine, machination, schéma, tramer.

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