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    Fourbe (en. Deceitful)

    /fuʁb/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who acts in a sneaky and disloyal manner.
    He is considered a deceiver who does not hesitate to betray his friends.
    Il est considéré comme un fourbe qui ne hésite pas à trahir ses amis.
    A man who feigns loyalty while being treacherous.
    Deceivers often hide behind a smile.
    Les fourbes se cachent souvent derrière un sourire.
    A person who uses deception to achieve their goals.
    Deceivers in the business world can cause great problems.
    Les fourbes dans le monde des affaires peuvent causer de grands problèmes.

    Etymology

    The term 'fourbe' comes from the Old French 'forbe', which referred to someone deceitful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a deceiver among us
    a person who hides their true intentions
    un fourbe parmi nous
    to act deceitfully
    to act in a sneaky manner
    agir en fourbe
    to be a deceiver
    to be someone disloyal
    être un fourbe

    Related Words

    deception
    The act of deceiving someone.
    tromperie
    betrayal
    The act of failing in one's loyalty.
    trahison
    duplicities
    The character of a person who hides their intentions.
    duplicités

    Slang Meanings

    someone who schemes
    Be careful, he is being deceitful, don’t trust him.
    Attention, il fait le fourbe, ne lui fais pas confiance.
    a manipulator
    He has the reputation of being a deceiver in his circle of friends.
    Il a la réputation d'être un fourbe dans son cercle d'amis.