English–French

“cunning” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁyze/

Example

Il est rusé.

He is cunning.

Illustration for rusé (cunning)

How to say “cunning” in French

“Cunning” in French is rusé.

A person who quietly turns another person's expectations into a personal advantage.

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

Example sentences with rusé

Il a un plan rusé.

He has a sly plan.

Tips for using rusé

  • Rusé can sound admiring for clever resourcefulness or critical for deceptive behavior, depending on the context.

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