French Conversation · Level 135
30 words
French word
rusé
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁyze/
Meaning
- adjectivecunning
Example
Il est rusé.
He is cunning.
More examples
Il a un plan rusé.
He has a sly plan.
Core concept
A person who quietly turns another person's expectations into a personal advantage.
Common phrases
être rusé
be sly
un plan rusé
a sly plan
un sourire rusé
a sly smile
Similar words
malin: Shrewd and crafty, quick to exploit circumstances for personal benefit.
astucieux: Resourceful and ingenious in finding solutions that lead to an advantage.
sournois: Deceptive beneath a calm surface, with a hidden intent to trick others.
fourbe: Dishonest and treacherous, deliberately deceiving others for selfish gain.
Definition in French
Qui fait preuve de ruse pour obtenir un avantage, souvent au détriment d'autrui.
Word origin
Rusé comes from the past participle of ruser, a verb formed from the noun ruse, and it became established as an adjective.
Usage tips
- Rusé can sound admiring for clever resourcefulness or critical for deceptive behavior, depending on the context.