Translation of "pull strings" into French

tirer les ficelles, pistonner, manipuler are the top translations of "pull strings" into French.

pull strings verb grammar

(intransitive, idiomatic) To manipulate a situation, especially by asking favours of others; to use one's influence with others to attain a desired goal. [..]

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  • tirer les ficelles

    verb

    to control behind the scenes

    I had to pull strings to kill that news article!

    J'ai dû tirer des ficelles pour empêcher que ça se sache!

  • pistonner

    verb

    So, are you gonna pull strings for the french-fry girl, too?

    Et la serveuse, tu vas la pistonner aussi?

  • manipuler

    verb

  • Less frequent translations

    • enfiler
    • opérer
    • se faire pistonner

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