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trickster in French

trickster in French is filou, tricheur — trickster means a mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.

trickster in French

filou
noun
One who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).
tricheur
noun
One who performs tricks (parts of a magician act or entertainingly difficult physical actions).

What does "trickster" mean?

  1. noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.
    "Coyote is a classic trickster figure in many Native American stories."
  2. noun Someone who deceives or cheats people, often for personal gain.
    "The con artist was a trickster who talked elderly victims out of their savings."
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trickster in a sentence

  • Coyote is a classic trickster figure in many Native American stories.
  • The con artist was a trickster who talked elderly victims out of their savings.
  • He turned out to be a trickster running a fake charity.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "trickster" in French?

"trickster" in French is filou, tricheur. trickster means: A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.

How do you use "trickster" in a sentence?

Example: "Coyote is a classic trickster figure in many Native American stories." In French, "trickster" is filou, tricheur.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "trickster": filou, tricheur.

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