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play tricks

/pleɪ trɪks/

Traduction: Tromper quelqu'un ou semer la confusion, souvent par des actions espiègles ou malicieuses, ou bien fonctionner de manière imprévisible et défaillante, comme un appareil ou un système.

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/pleɪ trɪks/B1informal
  • frTromper quelqu'un ou semer la confusion, souvent par des actions espiègles ou malicieuses, ou bien fonctionner de manière imprévisible et défaillante, comme un appareil ou un système.

To deceive someone or cause confusion, often through playful or mischievous actions, or to malfunction unexpectedly, as in the case of a device or system.

  1. Deceive or confuseB2informal

    To cause someone to believe something that is not true, often for amusement or to confuse them.

    frjouer des tours

    • My eyes are playing tricks on me; I thought I saw a ghost.
    • The magician played tricks on the audience.
    • Don't play tricks on your little brother; it's not nice.
  2. Malfunction or misleadB2informal

    To function incorrectly or give a false impression, often used for senses or machines.

    frjouer des tours

    • My memory is playing tricks on me; I can't remember where I put my keys.
    • The old radio is playing tricks again, making strange noises.
    • The heat can play tricks on your mind, making you see things.