tactique

/tak.tik/
1.
nounfeminineSing

tactic

maneuver (a short-term action or method used to achieve an objective)

Sa tactique a payé : il a obtenu la promotion.

His tactic paid off: he got the promotion.

Synonyms:stratégie, manœuvre, astuce
2.
adjective

tactical

done for tactical reasons; calculated to achieve a short-term advantage

C'était un choix tactique pour gagner du temps.

It was a tactical choice to buy time.

Synonyms:stratégique, calculé