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    Catane (en. Catania)

    /ka.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A colloquial term for a resourceful person.
    He is really catane, always finding unexpected solutions.
    Il est vraiment catane, toujours en train de trouver des solutions inattendues.
    In some contexts, refers to a trick or stratagem.
    His catane worked wonderfully, he managed to deceive everyone.
    Sa catane a fonctionné à merveille, il a réussi à tromper tout le monde.

    Etymology

    Probably derived from the verb 'cataner', which means to be cunning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have catane
    To be mischievous or cunning.
    avoir des catane
    to be a catane
    To act with cunning or trickery.
    être une catane

    Related Words

    catanerie
    A clever trick or stratagem.
    catanerie
    cataner
    To act in a cunning manner.
    cataner

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a person who uses indirect means.
    Don't be catane with me, be sincere.
    Ne fais pas le catane avec moi, sois sincère.
    To make fun of someone trying to be too clever.
    Look at him, he thinks he can fool us, what a catane!
    Regarde-le, il croit qu'il peut nous avoir, quel catane!