gambit

• Nom désignant un premier mouvement ou une remarque stratégique, souvent impliquant un risque calculé ou un sacrifice, utilisé pour obtenir un avantage dans un jeu, une conversation ou une autre situation compétitive.

A noun referring to a strategic opening move or remark, often involving a calculated risk or sacrifice, used to gain an advantage in a game, conversation, or other competitive situation.

1. B2formalsport

   A chess opening in which a player sacrifices a pawn or piece to gain a positional advantage.

   Gambit (début aux échecs)

   • The Queen's Gambit is a classic opening in chess.
   • He played a risky gambit, sacrificing his knight early on.
   • Many beginners struggle to defend against the King's Gambit.

2. Strategic remarkB2formal

   A remark or action intended to start a conversation or gain an advantage.

   Remarque stratégique

   • Her opening gambit was a question about his background.
   • He used a clever gambit to steer the negotiation in his favor.
   • The politician's gambit was to appeal to the audience's emotions.

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3. Calculated moveC1formal

   A calculated maneuver or strategy designed to achieve a specific goal.

   Maneuvre calculée

   • The company's gambit to acquire a smaller rival paid off.
   • His gambit to win the contract involved offering a lower price.
   • She saw through his gambit and refused to be manipulated.

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