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tactique

tactic

noun adjective tak-TEEK Rare
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Origin: Greek taktikē

Also means

tactical

Usage Note

Tactique functions as both a feminine noun (une bonne tactique = a good tactic) and an invariable adjective (un choix tactique = a tactical choice). As a noun the plural tactiques is regular. Distinguish from stratégie (long-term strategy) — tactique is the short-term, on-the-ground method.

Examples

"Ils ont changé de tactique à mi-match."

Natural Translation

They changed tactics at half-time.

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