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wily in French

wily in French is fourbe, rusé, perfide — wily means clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

wily in French

fourbe
adj
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.
rusé
adj
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.
perfide
adj
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

What does "wily" mean?

  1. adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.
    "The wily old fox slipped past the hunters again."
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wily in a sentence

  • The wily old fox slipped past the hunters again.
  • She's a wily negotiator who always seems to get the better deal.

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What is "wily" in French?

"wily" in French is fourbe, rusé, perfide. wily means: Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

How do you use "wily" in a sentence?

Example: "The wily old fox slipped past the hunters again." In French, "wily" is fourbe, rusé, perfide.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "wily": fourbe, rusé, perfide.

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