tricky in French
tricky in French is épineux, complexe, compliqué — tricky means difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
tricky in French
épineux
Hard to deal with, complicated.
complexe
Hard to deal with, complicated.
compliqué
Hard to deal with, complicated.
délicat
Hard to deal with, complicated.
malin
Adept at using deception.
retors
Adept at using deception.
rusé
Adept at using deception.
What does "tricky" mean?
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adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
"Fixing this old radio is tricky because the wires are so tiny."
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adj Skilled at deceiving or cheating people.
"Be careful with that tricky salesman, who always hides extra charges in the small print."
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tricky in a sentence
- Fixing this old radio is tricky because the wires are so tiny.
- Parking here is tricky because the street signs are so confusing.
- Be careful with that tricky salesman, who always hides extra charges in the small print.
- The fox in the fable was a tricky creature who fooled every animal.
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What is "tricky" in French?
"tricky" in French is épineux, complexe, compliqué. tricky means: Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
How do you use "tricky" in a sentence?
Example: "Fixing this old radio is tricky because the wires are so tiny." In French, "tricky" is épineux, complexe, compliqué.
Are there other ways to say "tricky" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "tricky": épineux, complexe, compliqué, délicat, malin, retors.
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