astuces
The English phrase "tricks" is translated into French as astuces.
astuces is the standard word used for 'life hacks' or 'tips' in contexts like astuces de cuisine (cooking tips/tricks).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is astuce.
Did you know?
- When referring to 'tricks of the trade', French speakers use the phrase les ficelles du métier. This literally translates to 'the strings of the profession', imagining a puppet or a loom.
- In French, if someone is 'playing tricks' on you in a mischievous or deceptive way, they are jouer des tours. Using astuces in this context would sound like they are helping you find a shortcut.
- The word astuce shares a root with the English word 'astute'. Both derive from the Latin 'astutia', meaning 'craftiness' or 'cunning'.
Examples in context
- Les usuriers recourent à toutes sortes d'astuces pour contourner les lois sur l'usure.Loan sharks pull all sorts of tricks to skirt usury laws.This sentence shows how astuces can be used to describe methods used to bypass laws.Tatoeba #12771521 by lbdx, translation #10826185 by Auride
- Je vous donne quelques astuces pour économiser de l'argent.I'll give you some tips to save money.
- Les stratagèmes politiques sont nombreux en période électorale.Political maneuvers are numerous during election periods.
- J'ai une combine pour éviter les embouteillages.I have a trick to avoid traffic jams.
- Arrête de faire des combines à deux balles, sois honnête !Stop pulling lousy tricks, be honest!
- Je ne fais pas confiance à cet homme, il est spécialiste des magouilles.I don't trust that man, he's a specialist in shady tricks.
- Il connaît toutes les astuces de ce jeu.He knows all the tricks of this game.
- Elle a partagé quelques astuces de cuisine.She shared a few cooking tricks.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing how to fix a computer.
- NathanTu as des astuces pour ce logiciel ?Do you have any tricks for this software?
- ChloéOui, j'ai quelques astuces pour toi, Nathan.Yes, I have a few tricks for you, Nathan.
- NathanC'est super, merci beaucoup !That's great, thanks a lot!
- ChloéDe rien, j'espère que ça t'aidera.You're welcome, I hope it helps you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
