contrive – English–Français translations

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contrive verb

  /kənˈtɹaɪv/
inventer, combiner

contrivance noun

  /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/
  • elaborate means to accomplish an objective
 stratagème
  • (mechanical) device to perform a certain task
 appareil, dispositif

contrived adjective

  /kənˈtɹaɪvd/
forcé, affecté, artificiel, feint
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