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fourbe meaning in English

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fourbe adjectif

duplicitous◼◼◼(given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech)
adjective
[UK: djuː.ˈplɪ.sə.ti] [US: duː.ˈplɪ.sə.təs]

sneaky [sneakier, sneakiest]◼◼◻(dishonest; deceitful)
adjective
[UK: ˈsniːk.i] [US: ˈsniːk.i]

two-faced◼◼◻adjective
[UK: ˈtuː feɪst] [US: ˈtuː ˈfeɪst]

wily [wilier, wiliest]◼◻◻(sly, cunning)
adjective
[UK: ˈwaɪ.li] [US: ˈwaɪ.li]

fourbe nom {m}

knave [knaves]◼◻◻(deceitful fellow)
noun
[UK: neɪv] [US: ˈneɪv]

fourberie nom {f}

cunning◼◼◼(skill of being sly or deceitful)
noun
[UK: ˈkʌn.ɪŋ] [US: ˈkʌn.ɪŋ]

guile◼◼◻(astuteness, cunning)
noun
[UK: ɡaɪl] [US: ˈɡaɪl]