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
A surname transferred from the common noun derived from the name of the animal.
renard
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
goupil
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
renard commun
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
renard roux
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
renard
retors
(metaphor) A cunning person.
roublard
(metaphor) A cunning person.
renard
(metaphor) A cunning person.
bombe
(slang, metaphor) A physically attractive person, typically a woman.
troubler
(transitive) To confuse or baffle (someone).
ruser
(intransitive) To act slyly or craftily.
aigrir
(transitive) To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment.
piéger
(transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.
se jouer de
(transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.
troubler
(transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.
What does "Fox" mean?
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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."
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noun A cunning or crafty person.
"That old fox always finds a loophole."
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adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
"Everyone agreed she was quite the fox."
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verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.
"The magician's trick foxed the entire audience."
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Fox in a sentence
- A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk.
- We watched a fox trotting across the garden at night.
- That old fox always finds a loophole.
- My uncle is a clever fox who never loses at cards.
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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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