stratégie
/stʁa.te.ʒi/feminine
The English word "strategy" is translated into French as stratégie.
stratégie is a noun used to denote a plan of action. Common phrases include Élaborer une stratégie (to develop a strategy) and Mettre en œuvre une stratégie (to implement a strategy).
Meaning: plan of action (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of stratégie is stratégies.
How do you pronounce it?
/stʁa.te.ʒi/. The word consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word stratégie can be used to describe a person's subtle approach in a social game, such as 'une stratégie de séduction' (a seduction strategy).
- The word stratégie is rooted in the Greek word stratēgós, which referred specifically to the office of a general rather than a general plan.
- While 'strategy' in English is often used broadly, in French, using stratégie for very small, mundane tasks can sometimes sound mockingly grand or overly formal.
Examples in context
- Quelle est ta stratégie ?What's your strategy?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's strategy using the form stratégie.Tatoeba #7290592 by Aiji, translation #2234185 by CK
- Ma stratégie a fonctionné.My strategy worked.This sentence is useful for stating that a strategy has worked using the form stratégie.Tatoeba #11388554 by lbdx, translation #6274244 by CK
- Il nous faut une stratégie.We need a strategy.This sentence is useful for expressing the need for a strategy using the form stratégie.Tatoeba #5802172 by Toynop, translation #2647832 by CK
- Nous devons élaborer une stratégie efficace pour atteindre nos objectifs.We must develop an efficient strategy to achieve our goals.
- La planification stratégique est essentielle pour assurer la croissance de notre entreprise.Strategic planning is essential to ensure the growth of our company.
- Utilise cette tactique pour résoudre le problème plus rapidement.Use this strategy to solve the problem more quickly.
- On devrait mettre en place un bon plan pour gagner le match.We should develop a solid strategy to win the game.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing how to win a board game.
- HugoJe n'ai pas de stratégie pour ce jeu.I don't have a strategy for this game.
- ManonTu devrais changer ta stratégie, Hugo.You should change your strategy, Hugo.
- HugoQu'est-ce que tu proposes alors ?What do you suggest then?
- ManonMa stratégie est de jouer prudemment.My strategy is to play cautiously.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strategy” translations and entries stratégie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stratégie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
