Meaning
intrigue
- scheme, plot
In a sentence
Che intrigo c'è tra loro due?
What intrigue is there between those two?
Non capisco questo intrigo in ufficio.
I don't understand this scheme at the office.
L'intrigo del film mi è piaciuto molto.
I really liked the movie's plot.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intrigo | masculine · singular |
| intrighi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use intrigo for a secretive or complicated plot; for a simple plan, progetto or piano is more natural.
- In literature and film, intrigo often means the plotline itself; trama is more common for the overall storyline.
- It is masculine: l'intrigo, gli intrighi. Learners sometimes confuse it with the verb intrigare.