English–French
“shady” in French
How to say “shady” in French
“Shady” in French is louche.
A person, action, or situation that seems not quite straight and therefore difficult to trust.
Example sentences with louche
Il y a quelque chose de louche dans ce dossier.
There is something suspicious in this file.
Tips for using louche
- Louche is informal and often corresponds to 'shady' or 'dodgy', while suspect is more neutral in formal English.
Other French words for “shady”
Un jardin ombreux est agréable en été.
A shady garden is pleasant in summer.