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/tʁyk/
Translation
thing, stuff, trick (informal)
Word origin
Of uncertain origin, probably from Old Occitan truc ('blow, knock'), of imitative origin; the modern sense 'thing, knack' developed in the nineteenth century.
- Origin
- Old Occitan
- Root
- truc
Grammar
Examples
J' , .
I've got something to show you that will completely surprise you, look.
préparation.
She found a trick to save time in the preparation.
C' ?
What's this strange thing sitting on the kitchen table?
- , ' .
Pass me that thing on the table, please.
facilement.
He knows a trick to open this door easily.
Truc est un terme familier polyvalent équivalent de chose (thing) mais aussi de astuce (trick, tip). Il est omniprésent dans la conversation informelle française - son équivalent très familier est machin ou bidule (thingamajig). Dans un registre soutenu ou professionnel, on utilisera chose, objet, élément ou procédé.
Connaître tous les trucs (to know all the tricks) ou avoir des trucs (to have tips and tricks) illustrent le sens de technique ou d'astuce. C'est pas mon truc (it's not my thing, it's not my cup of tea) exprime le désintérêt. Truc de fou (insanely good thing, amazing stuff) est du registre très familier ou argotique actuel.
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