donner le change

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɔ.ne l(ə) ʃɑ̃ʒ/

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Verb

donner le change

1. (hunting, of game) to set a hunter on the wrong track (to escape by directing the hunter's attention to another animal)
2. (figurative) to deceive, to pull the wool over (someone's) eyes [with à ‘someone’]

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with changer la donne.

See also

• fausse piste
• brouiller les pistes