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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
adj
(figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
effronté
adj
(figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
osé
adj
Mildly erotic.

What does "saucy" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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