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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
adj
Hard to deal with, complicated.
complexe
adj
Hard to deal with, complicated.
compliqué
adj
Hard to deal with, complicated.
délicat
adj
Hard to deal with, complicated.
malin
adj
Adept at using deception.
retors
adj
Adept at using deception.
rusé
adj
Adept at using deception.

What does "tricky" mean?

  1. adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
    "Parking here is tricky because the street signs are so confusing."
  2. adj Skilled at deceiving or cheating people.
    "He has a reputation as a tricky negotiator."

tricky in a sentence

  • Parking here is tricky because the street signs are so confusing.
  • It was a tricky question with no obvious right answer.
  • He has a reputation as a tricky negotiator.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "Parking here is tricky because the street signs are so confusing." 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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