câbler

Senses

1. 1.

   to cable, to wire

   to install cables or wiring in or around something

2. 2.

   to send by cable (telegraph)

   to transmit a message via submarine cable

3. 3.

   to cable, to organize

   to orchestrate or arrange secretly (informal, often political)

Examples

• "Les techniciens ont câblé tous les appareils de la nouvelle salle de conférences."

  The technicians wired all the equipment in the new conference room.

• "Il a câblé le rapport diplomatique à Washington avant la fin de la journée."

  He cabled the diplomatic report to Washington before end of day.

• "On soupçonne qu'ils ont câblé l'élection d'un nouveau directeur."

  There is suspicion they orchestrated the election of a new director.

Usage

Câbler is a regular -er verb. Sense 1 is technical and common in construction/IT contexts. Sense 2 is historical, referring to telegraph communication. Sense 3 is colloquial and often used in political or business contexts to suggest behind-the-scenes manipulation. Commonly confused with cabler (to become flat/bald), but câbler requires the circumflex accent.