chausse-trappe
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la chausse-trappe
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
a. trap
Le sentier était truffé de chausse-trappes afin d'empêcher les intrus de passer.The path was riddled with traps to keep intruders out.
2. (figurative) (ruse)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. trap
La fausse offre d'emploi était une chausse-trappe pour obtenir des informations personnelles.The fake job offer was a trap to obtain personal information.
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