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bluff

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Translations

bluffnoun
bluffs
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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.
Synonyms
trick
deception
sham
charade
hoax
pretense
ruse
bluffverb
bluffed
Past Simple
bluffed
Past Participle
bluffing
Gerund
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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.
Synonyms
deceive
hoodwink
fool
dupe
beguile
mislead
trick
bluffadjective
bluffer
Comp.
bluffest
Super.
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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.
Synonyms
direct
frank
straightforward
forthright
candid
honest
open

Definitions

bluffnoun
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.
bluffverb
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.
bluffadjective
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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