Fox (en. Fox)

/fɑks/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Carnivorous mammal of the canine family, known for its reddish fur and bushy tail.

The fox is often seen in the woods at dusk.

Le renard est souvent vu dans les bois à la tombée de la nuit.

A cunning person, skillful at deceiving or manipulating.

She is as cunning as a fox in her business dealings.

Elle est aussi rusée qu'un renard dans ses affaires.

From Old French 'fox', deriving from Old English 'fox'.

sly as a fox

refers to a person who is very skilled at deceiving others.

rusé comme un renard

not to have a fox in the henhouse

to not have problems due to treachery.

ne pas avoir de renard dans le poulailler

to play the fox

to act in a sneaky or cunning manner.

jouer le renard

kit

young fox.

renardeau

vixen

place where foxes live.

renardière

foxed

cunning, deceptive character.

renardé

smart guy

Look at that guy, he really is a fox, always in the know.

Regarde ce gars, il est vraiment un fox, toujours au courant de tout.

attractive woman

She is a real fox, all eyes turn to her.

Elle est un vrai fox, tous les regards se tournent vers elle.