Significado
To prevent a secret plan, usually malicious, from succeeding.
Contexto cultural
The French have a historical fascination with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' and court intrigue. 'Déjouer un complot' is seen as a mark of high intelligence. Usage is identical to France, but in political discourse, it's often used regarding federal-provincial relations. Often used in the context of political stability and preventing 'coups d'État', which are frequent topics in local news. The term is now used for cybersecurity, where 'complot' can refer to a coordinated bot attack or hacking attempt.
Use it for news
If you want to sound like a native speaker when discussing politics, use this instead of 'arrêter'.
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Never pronounce the 't' at the end of 'complot'. It's 'plo', not 'plot'.
Significado
To prevent a secret plan, usually malicious, from succeeding.
Use it for news
If you want to sound like a native speaker when discussing politics, use this instead of 'arrêter'.
Silent T
Never pronounce the 't' at the end of 'complot'. It's 'plo', not 'plot'.
Hyperbole
Use it sarcastically when your friends try to hide a small secret from you to sound more dramatic.
Historical Context
Mentioning 'déjouer un complot' in a history essay will earn you extra points for register.
Ponte a prueba
Complétez la phrase avec la forme correcte du verbe 'déjouer'.
Hier, les services secrets ________ un complot international.
The context 'Hier' (Yesterday) requires the passé composé.
Quelle phrase est correcte ?
Situation : Un policier arrête un voleur de pomme dans un supermarché.
A simple theft is not a 'complot'.
Associez le verbe à la situation.
1. Un accident de voiture. 2. Un plan secret de coup d'État. 3. Une porte fermée.
You avoid accidents, foil plots, and open doors.
Complétez le dialogue.
A: Comment as-tu su pour la fête ? B: J'ai ________ votre complot en trouvant la liste des invités.
In this context, 'déjoué' is the idiomatic way to say you uncovered the secret plan.
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Déjouer vs. Arrêter
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHier, les services secrets ________ un complot international.
The context 'Hier' (Yesterday) requires the passé composé.
Situation : Un policier arrête un voleur de pomme dans un supermarché.
A simple theft is not a 'complot'.
1. Un accident de voiture. 2. Un plan secret de coup d'État. 3. Une porte fermée.
You avoid accidents, foil plots, and open doors.
A: Comment as-tu su pour la fête ? B: J'ai ________ votre complot en trouvant la liste des invités.
In this context, 'déjoué' is the idiomatic way to say you uncovered the secret plan.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it's mostly used in sports (e.g., 'déjouer le gardien'). In a plot context, it's better to use 'déjouer les plans de [personne]'.
Yes, it almost always implies a malicious or illegal intent.
'Complot' is more common and can be small-scale. 'Conspiration' sounds more grand and historical.
You can say 'faire foirer' or 'faire capoter'.
Yes, it follows the standard -er conjugation pattern.
Yes, it's very common in the context of terrorism or cyber-attacks.
'Fomenter un complot' (to foment/brew a plot).
Yes, for hostile takeovers or internal power struggles.
No, that would be 'rejouer'. 'Dé-' means 'undo'.
Yes, an AI or a firewall can 'déjouer une cyber-attaque'.
Frases relacionadas
Contrecarrer des plans
synonymTo thwart plans
Éventer une conspiration
similarTo uncover a conspiracy
Faire échouer
similarTo make fail
Démanteler un réseau
builds onTo dismantle a network
Tendre un piège
contrastTo set a trap
