C1 Expression رسمی

De bonne guerre

Fair play, legitimate

معنی

A tactic or action considered acceptable in competition.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In French politics, 'de bonne guerre' is a staple of post-debate analysis. It reflects the 'Republican tradition' of vigorous but rule-bound debate. In Quebec business culture, which is influenced by both French and North American styles, the phrase is used but often competes with 'C'est le jeu.' Belgian French uses the phrase frequently in the context of its complex coalition politics, where strategic maneuvering is constant. In Francophone West Africa, the phrase is used in intellectual and academic circles to describe rigorous scholarly debate.

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Use it to save face

If you lose a debate, saying 'C'est de bonne guerre' makes you look like a gracious and sophisticated loser.

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Gender agreement

Always keep 'bonne' feminine, even if the subject is masculine (e.g., 'Le procédé est de bonne guerre').

معنی

A tactic or action considered acceptable in competition.

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Use it to save face

If you lose a debate, saying 'C'est de bonne guerre' makes you look like a gracious and sophisticated loser.

⚠️

Gender agreement

Always keep 'bonne' feminine, even if the subject is masculine (e.g., 'Le procédé est de bonne guerre').

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Political staple

Listen for this phrase in French news (BFMTV, France Inter); it is used almost daily in political analysis.

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

Il a utilisé mes propres arguments contre moi ; c'est ___ ___ ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: de bonne guerre

The fixed phrase is 'de bonne guerre' (feminine, with 'de').

Which situation best fits the phrase 'de bonne guerre'?

Choose the appropriate context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A politician pointing out a contradiction in an opponent's speech.

'De bonne guerre' applies to competitive tactics that are aggressive but legitimate.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.

A: 'Leur entreprise a recruté notre meilleur vendeur.' B: '___'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est de bonne guerre, on aurait dû lui proposer une augmentation.

This response correctly identifies the competitive move as fair and accepts responsibility.

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بانک تمرین

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase. جای خالی B1

Il a utilisé mes propres arguments contre moi ; c'est ___ ___ ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: de bonne guerre

The fixed phrase is 'de bonne guerre' (feminine, with 'de').

Which situation best fits the phrase 'de bonne guerre'? Choose B2

Choose the appropriate context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A politician pointing out a contradiction in an opponent's speech.

'De bonne guerre' applies to competitive tactics that are aggressive but legitimate.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue. dialogue_completion C1

A: 'Leur entreprise a recruté notre meilleur vendeur.' B: '___'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: C'est de bonne guerre, on aurait dû lui proposer une augmentation.

This response correctly identifies the competitive move as fair and accepts responsibility.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

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No, it only applies to legal tactics within a competitive framework.

It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

The closest is 'fair game' or 'fair play.'

It comes from old military codes where even war had rules of honor.

No, that is not a standard expression. Use 'C'est un coup bas' instead.

عبارات مرتبط

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C'est le jeu

similar

That's the game / That's how it goes

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Un coup bas

contrast

A low blow

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Fair-play

synonym

Fair play

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Rendre la monnaie de sa pièce

builds on

To pay someone back in their own coin

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