saucy in French
saucy in French is impertinent, effronté, osé — saucy means cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.
saucy in French
impertinent
(figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
effronté
(figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
osé
Mildly erotic.
What does "saucy" mean?
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adj Cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.
"The kid gave a saucy grin before running off with the last cookie."
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adj Mildly flirtatious or suggestive.
"The advert had a saucy tagline that got people talking."
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saucy in a sentence
- The kid gave a saucy grin before running off with the last cookie.
- She fired back a saucy reply that had the whole room laughing.
- The advert had a saucy tagline that got people talking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "saucy" in French?
"saucy" in French is impertinent, effronté, osé. saucy means: Cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.
How do you use "saucy" in a sentence?
Example: "The kid gave a saucy grin before running off with the last cookie." In French, "saucy" is impertinent, effronté, osé.
Are there other ways to say "saucy" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "saucy": impertinent, effronté, osé.
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