ploy

• Nom désignant une manœuvre astucieuse ou stratégique, souvent employée dans une conversation ou un jeu pour obtenir un avantage.

A noun referring to a cunning or strategic maneuver, often used in conversation or games to gain an advantage.

1. Strategic remarkB2formal

   An initial comment or statement designed to gain a favorable position in a discussion or negotiation.

   Manœuvre rhétorique

   • His opening ploy was to compliment her work before asking for a favor.
   • She used a clever ploy to steer the conversation in her direction.
   • The politician's ploy was to appear humble while subtly promoting his agenda.

   Synonymesartificegambitmaneuverrusestratagemtactic

2. Game or conversation tacticB2formal

   A calculated move or strategy used in a game, debate, or social interaction to gain an advantage.

   Manœuvre ou tactique de jeu/débat

   • In chess, sacrificing a pawn is a common ploy to control the center.
   • Her ploy in the negotiation was to remain silent and let the other party speak first.
   • He used a distraction ploy to win the argument.

   Synonymesdevicedodgegambitmaneuverruseschemestratagemtactictrickwile