wile in French
wile in French is ruse, leurre — wile means a crafty trick used to deceive or persuade someone.
wile in French
ruse
(usually, in the plural) A trick or stratagem practiced for ensnaring or deception; a sly, insidious artifice
leurre
(usually, in the plural) A trick or stratagem practiced for ensnaring or deception; a sly, insidious artifice
What does "wile" mean?
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noun A crafty trick used to deceive or persuade someone.
"She used her wiles to talk her way past security."
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verb To lure or charm someone through cunning or trickery.
"He tried to wile her into agreeing with a bit of flattery."
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wile in a sentence
- She used her wiles to talk her way past security.
- He tried to wile her into agreeing with a bit of flattery.
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What is "wile" in French?
"wile" in French is ruse, leurre. wile means: A crafty trick used to deceive or persuade someone.
How do you use "wile" in a sentence?
Example: "She used her wiles to talk her way past security." In French, "wile" is ruse, leurre.
Are there other ways to say "wile" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wile": ruse, leurre.
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