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shrewd in French

shrewd in French is perspicace, sagace, futé — shrewd means showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

shrewd in French

perspicace
adj
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
sagace
adj
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
futé
adj
Artful, tricky or cunning.
habile
adj
Artful, tricky or cunning.
roublard
adj
Artful, tricky or cunning.
rusé
adj
Artful, tricky or cunning.
avisé
adj
(informal) streetwise, street-smart.
malin
adj
(informal) streetwise, street-smart.
futé
adj
(informal) streetwise, street-smart.
sagace
adj
(informal) streetwise, street-smart.

What does "shrewd" mean?

  1. adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
    "It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose."
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shrewd in a sentence

  • It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose.
  • She's a shrewd negotiator who never shows her hand too early.

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What is "shrewd" in French?

"shrewd" in French is perspicace, sagace, futé. shrewd means: Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

How do you use "shrewd" in a sentence?

Example: "It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose." In French, "shrewd" is perspicace, sagace, futé.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "shrewd": perspicace, sagace, futé, habile, roublard, rusé.

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