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Fox in French

Fox in French is Renard, renard, goupil — Fox means a small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.

Fox in French

Renard
proper noun
A surname transferred from the common noun derived from the name of the animal.
renard
noun
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
goupil
noun
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
renard commun
noun
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
renard roux
noun
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
renard
noun
retors
noun
(metaphor) A cunning person.
roublard
noun
(metaphor) A cunning person.
renard
noun
(metaphor) A cunning person.
bombe
noun
(slang, metaphor) A physically attractive person, typically a woman.
troubler
verb
(transitive) To confuse or baffle (someone).
ruser
verb
(intransitive) To act slyly or craftily.
aigrir
verb
(transitive) To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment.
piéger
verb
(transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.
se jouer de
verb
(transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.
troubler
verb
(transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.

What does "Fox" mean?

  1. noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
    "A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk."
  2. noun A cunning or crafty person.
    "That old fox always finds a loophole."
  3. adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
    "Everyone agreed she was quite the fox."
  4. verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.
    "The magician's trick foxed the entire audience."

Fox in a sentence

  • A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk.
  • That old fox always finds a loophole.
  • Everyone agreed she was quite the fox.
  • The magician's trick foxed the entire audience.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Fox" in French?

"Fox" in French is Renard, renard, goupil. Fox means: A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.

How do you use "Fox" in a sentence?

Example: "A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk." In French, "Fox" is Renard, renard, goupil.

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

Yes — French has 13 translations listed for "Fox": Renard, renard, goupil, renard commun, renard roux, retors.

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