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canny in French

canny in French is prudent, astucieux, rusé — canny means shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.

canny in French

prudent
adj
Careful, prudent, cautious.
astucieux
adj
Knowing, shrewd, astute.
rusé
adj
Knowing, shrewd, astute.

What does "canny" mean?

  1. adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
    "She's a canny negotiator who always gets a good price."
  2. adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.
    "That was a canny bit of work, lad."

canny in a sentence

  • She's a canny negotiator who always gets a good price.
  • His canny investment decisions paid off over the years.
  • That was a canny bit of work, lad.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "canny" in French?

"canny" in French is prudent, astucieux, rusé. canny means: Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.

How do you use "canny" in a sentence?

Example: "She's a canny negotiator who always gets a good price." In French, "canny" is prudent, astucieux, rusé.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "canny": prudent, astucieux, rusé.

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