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legerdemain

Translations

legerdemainnoun
legerdemains
pl
subterfugeEn contexte de tromperie, notamment politique ou financière.
The politician's legerdemain was evident in the way he manipulated the facts to suit his agenda.
Le subterfuge du politicien était évident dans la manière dont il manipulait les faits pour servir son agenda.
The magician's legerdemain left the audience in awe as he made the coin disappear.
La prestidigitation du magicien a laissé le public en admiration lorsqu'il a fait disparaître la pièce.
Additional translations
manœuvreS'emploie souvent au figuré pour une action habile et trompeuse.
escamotageEn contexte de tours de main ou d'illusion.
Synonyms
sleight of hand
subterfuge
artifice
illusion
trickery
deception

Definitions

legerdemainnoun
Skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks; sleight of hand.
The magician's legerdemain left the audience in awe as he made the coin disappear.
Deception or trickery, especially in a political or financial context.
The politician's legerdemain was evident in the way he manipulated the facts to suit his agenda.
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