English–French

“crook” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁyɑ̃/

Example

Ce truand m'a volé mon portefeuille.

That crook stole my wallet.

Illustration for truand (crook)

How to say “crook” in French

“Crook” in French is truand.

A street rogue who takes money or goods through petty theft, scams, or other small-time wrongdoing.

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

Example sentences with truand

Le truand a disparu avant l'arrivée de la police.

The thug disappeared before the police arrived.

Tips for using truand

  • Truand is a familiar, pejorative word, so neutral délinquant is safer in formal descriptions of an offender.

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