French Conversation · Level 152
30 words
French word
astucieux
Pronunciation
IPA/astysjø/
Meaning
- adjectivequick-witted
Example
Il est astucieux pour résoudre les problèmes.
He is quick-witted when solving problems.
More examples
Elle a trouvé une façon astucieuse de réparer la porte.
She found an ingenious way to fix the door.
Core concept
A clever, practical fix that turns limited means into a workable solution.
Common phrases
une idée astucieuse
an ingenious idea
une solution astucieuse
an ingenious solution
Similar words
ingénieux: Inventing clever, useful, and effective solutions to problems.
débrouillard: Managing to get through difficult situations using available resources and personal initiative.
malin: Acting shrewdly and quickly to gain an advantage.
habile: Using practical or mental skills effectively to achieve a goal.
Definition in French
Qui fait preuve d'ingéniosité et de sens pratique pour résoudre des problèmes ou améliorer une situation.
Word origin
Astucieux is formed from astuce with the adjective-forming suffix -eux; astuce comes from Latin astutia, related to astus, meaning cunning.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees in gender: astucieux is masculine singular, while astucieuse is feminine singular.