tactique
/tak.tik/
The English word tactical is translated into French as tactique.
tactique is an adjective used to describe things relating to tactics. For example, you can use it in the phrase Une décision calculée to mean a tactical decision or say Il est doué pour trouver des solutions tactiques to mean he is talented at finding tactical solutions.
Meaning: of or relating to tactics (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective tactique is the same for both masculine and feminine genders.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /tak.tik/.
Did you know?
- In French political discourse, a vote tactique is often called vote utile, which literally means 'useful vote'. This reflects a cultural emphasis on the pragmatism of the result over the act of tactical choosing.
- French speakers may use the phrase coup tactique to describe a clever move in a social or professional situation, similar to the English 'power move'.
- The word tactique shares its DNA with the English word 'tactic', both descending from the Ancient Greek word for 'arrangement' or 'ordering'.
Examples in context
- Une retraite tactique est parfois interprétée comme de la couardise.A tactical retreat is sometimes interpreted as cowardice.This sentence shows how a tactical retreat might be perceived.Tatoeba #4890987 by sacredceltic, translation #3706149 by patgfisher
- La combinaison est une manœuvre tactique, avec sacrifice matériel, visant à obtenir un avantage à court ou à long terme.The combination is a tactical maneuver, with material sacrifice, aiming to obtain some advantage in the short or long term.This sentence describes a tactical maneuver involving material sacrifice.Tatoeba #10538070 by carlosalberto, translation #10538066 by carlosalberto
- Dans une partie d'échecs, de nombreux mouvements tactiques sont basés sur la capacité des cavaliers d'attaquer simultanément deux pièces de l'adversaire.In a game of chess, many tactical moves are based on the ability of the knights to simultaneously attack two opponent's pieces.This sentence provides an example of tactical moves within a game of chess.Tatoeba #10057623 by carlosalberto, translation #10057619 by carlosalberto
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Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing a video game strategy.
- EmmaCe coup est un choix tactique brillant.This move is a brilliant tactical choice.
- LucasJe suis d'accord, c'est très efficace.I agree, it is very effective.
- EmmaIl faut prévoir un plan tactique pour la suite.We need to prepare a tactical plan for what follows.
- LucasTu as raison, Emma, préparons-nous.You are right, Emma, let's get ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tactical” translations and entries tactique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tactique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
