Intrigue \In*trigue"\ ([i^]n*tr[=e]g"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Intrigued} (-tr[=e]gd"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Intriguing}.] [F. intriguer, OF. intriquer, entriquer; cf. It. intrigare. See {Intricate}, {Extricate}.] 1. To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice. 2. To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour.