Ayvaz (en. Ayvaz)

/aɪˈvæz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who knows how to make the most of their discernment in delicate situations.

He is a true ayvaz; he always has a solution for everything.

Il est un véritable ayvaz, il a toujours une solution à tout.

An individual often considered an opportunist.

She is an ayvaz in her work; she seizes every opportunity.

Elle est un ayvaz dans son travail, elle saisit chaque occasion.

The word 'ayvaz' comes from a popular distortion of an ancient term designating cunning.

to be an ayvaz

To be a clever person capable of scheming to succeed.

être un ayvaz

to act like an ayvaz

To act cleverly by using subterfuges.

agir à la ayvaz

cunning

Tactic or strategy to gain an advantage.

ruse

stratagem

Plan designed to deceive or achieve a goal.

stratagème

machination

Conspiracy or scheme involving cunning.

manigance

A person who manipulates others for their own benefit.

Look at him, he’s a real ayvaz; he always knows how to play the game.

Regarde-le, c'est un véritable ayvaz, il sait toujours comment tirer son épingle du jeu.

Someone who is always scheming.

Don’t trust that guy; he’s an ayvaz; he always has a plan.

Ne fais pas confiance à ce gars, c'est un ayvaz, il a toujours un plan.