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
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
ruse
(uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
tromperie
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty.
tromper
To deceive, beguile, bewile.
entourlouper
To deceive, beguile, bewile.
What does "guile" mean?
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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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