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artful in French

artful in French is artistique, artificieux — artful means clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.

artful in French

artistique
adj
Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
artificieux
adj
(especially) Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.

What does "artful" mean?

  1. adj Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.
    "The novel is full of artful twists that keep readers guessing."
  2. adj Cunning or crafty, especially in getting one's own way.
    "He gave an artful excuse that somehow satisfied everyone."
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artful in a sentence

  • The novel is full of artful twists that keep readers guessing.
  • He gave an artful excuse that somehow satisfied everyone.

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What is "artful" in French?

"artful" in French is artistique, artificieux. artful means: Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.

How do you use "artful" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is full of artful twists that keep readers guessing." In French, "artful" is artistique, artificieux.

Are there other ways to say "artful" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "artful": artistique, artificieux.

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