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guile in French

guile in French is fourberie, ruse, tromperie — guile means clever, often sly or dishonest, cunning used to deceive or manipulate.

guile in French

fourberie
noun
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
ruse
noun
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
tromperie
noun
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.
tromper
verb
To deceive, beguile, bewile.
entourlouper
verb
To deceive, beguile, bewile.

What does "guile" mean?

  1. noun Clever, often sly or dishonest, cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
    "He got the deal done through sheer guile rather than honest negotiation."
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guile in a sentence

  • He got the deal done through sheer guile rather than honest negotiation.
  • She saw through his guile immediately.

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What is "guile" in French?

"guile" in French is fourberie, ruse, tromperie. guile means: Clever, often sly or dishonest, cunning used to deceive or manipulate.

How do you use "guile" in a sentence?

Example: "He got the deal done through sheer guile rather than honest negotiation." In French, "guile" is fourberie, ruse, tromperie.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "guile": fourberie, ruse, tromperie, tromper, entourlouper.

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