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bluff

/blʌf/

bluffnoun

bluffs

/blʌf/

Translations

escarpementRelief naturel abrupt, souvent au-dessus d’une rivière ou de la mer.

The hikers stood at the edge of the bluff, taking in the breathtaking view of the ocean below.

Les randonneurs se tenaient au bord de l’escarpement, admirant la vue imprenable sur l’océan en contrebas.

bluffFamilier ; en particulier au poker ou dans le sens d’une feinte destinée à tromper.

His claim to have inside information was just a bluff to intimidate his opponents.

Son prétendu accès à des informations confidentielles n’était qu’un bluff pour intimider ses adversaires.

Definitions

A steep cliff, bank, or promontory, typically overlooking a river or sea.

The hikers stood at the edge of the bluff, taking in the breathtaking view of the ocean below.

An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something.

His claim to have inside information was just a bluff to intimidate his opponents.

Synonyms

bluffverb

bluffed

Past Simple

bluffed

Past Participle

bluffing

ing-form

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Translations

blufferSens courant, notamment au poker ou dans une négociation.

He tried to bluff his way through the negotiation by claiming he had other offers.

Il a essayé de bluffer pendant la négociation en prétendant qu’il avait d’autres offres.

Definitions

To deceive someone by pretending to have a stronger position or more resources than one actually possesses.

He tried to bluff his way through the negotiation by claiming he had other offers.

To mislead or deceive someone by making a false show of confidence or strength.

She decided to bluff her opponents by raising the stakes in the poker game.

Synonyms

bluffadjective

bluffer

Comp.

bluffest

Super.

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Translations

francPour une manière de parler ou d’agir, au sens de direct, sans détour, parfois un peu brusque.

His bluff manner often caught people off guard, but they appreciated his honesty.

Sa manière franche prenait souvent les gens de court, mais ils appréciaient son honnêteté.

abruptePour un relief ; signifie à pic, à pente très raide.

The bluff cliffs provided a stunning view of the ocean below.

Les falaises abruptes offraient une vue magnifique sur l’océan en contrebas.

Definitions

Having a very direct, straightforward, and sometimes abrupt manner.

His bluff manner often caught people off guard, but they appreciated his honesty.

Having a broad, steep front, typically used to describe a cliff or hill.

The bluff cliffs provided a stunning view of the ocean below.

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