cheeky in French
cheeky in French is effronté, impertinent, insolent — cheeky means disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
cheeky in French
effronté
(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
impertinent
(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
insolent
(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
What does "cheeky" mean?
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adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
"The kid gave a cheeky grin before running off with the last cookie."
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adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.
"We stopped for a cheeky pint on the way home."
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cheeky in a sentence
- The kid gave a cheeky grin before running off with the last cookie.
- That was a cheeky comment to make to your boss.
- We stopped for a cheeky pint on the way home.
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What is "cheeky" in French?
"cheeky" in French is effronté, impertinent, insolent. cheeky means: Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
How do you use "cheeky" in a sentence?
Example: "The kid gave a cheeky grin before running off with the last cookie." In French, "cheeky" is effronté, impertinent, insolent.
Are there other ways to say "cheeky" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "cheeky": effronté, impertinent, insolent.
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