Finot (en. Finot)

/fi.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who shows intelligence or cunning.

He has a finot mind that always allows him to avoid traps.

Il a un esprit finot qui lui permet toujours d'éviter les pièges.

Who is clever in a light or mischievous way.

His way of joking is very finot.

Sa façon de plaisanter est très finot.

Who seems innocent but hides a certain malice.

This little boy has a finot smile that cleverly conceals his intentions.

Ce petit garçon a un sourire finot qui cache bien son jeu.

The term comes from Old French 'fin', meaning 'meticulous, subtle'.

to play the finot

To act cleverly, often to deceive.

faire le finot

to have a finot demeanor

To have an innocuous but crafty appearance.

avoir un air finot

fin

Subtle, ingenious

fin

sly

Intelligent often in a sneaky way

malin

clever

Skillful and ingenious in his actions

astucieux

Someone who often tries to deceive others innocently.

Stop playing the finot, we know you're planning something.

Arrête de jouer au finot, on sait que tu prépares quelque chose.

To use tricks to get what one wants.

She is really finot when it comes to getting discounts.

Elle est vraiment finot quand il s'agit d'obtenir des réductions.