manœuvre

This is the 1556th most frequent French word.

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manœuvre

"Manœuvre" means "maneuver" or "operation," referring to a movement, strategy, or manipulation often performed to achieve a specific goal.


In this sentence, 'manœuvre' refers to a physical or motor action performed to change the direction or motion, typically using a vehicle.

Le conducteur a fait une manœuvre pour éviter l'accident.

The driver made a maneuver to avoid the accident.


Here, 'manœuvre' is used figuratively to denote a strategic or planned action taken to achieve a goal.

La manœuvre prévue par l'équipe a réussi à attirer plus de clients.

The operation planned by the team successfully attracted more customers.


In this context, 'manœuvre' refers to a person performing manual or unskilled labor, typically at a construction site or similar environment.

Pendant le chantier, les ouvriers ont embauché un jeune homme comme manœuvre.

During the construction work, the workers hired a young man as a laborer.