English–French

“cheeky” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gɔ̃fle/

Example

Tu es gonflé !

You're cheeky!

Illustration for gonflé (cheeky)

How to say “cheeky” in French

“Cheeky” in French is gonflé.

A bold intrusion that treats other people's limits as obstacles rather than restraints.

Full entry for gonflé: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gonflé

Son attitude gonflée m'a surpris.

His brazen attitude surprised me.

Tips for using gonflé

  • The tone of gonflé can range from sharp criticism to playful admiration, so the surrounding context determines its force.

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