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    Goupil (en. Fox)

    /ɡu.pil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small fox, often described as cunning.
    The goupil is known for its cunning in many fables.
    Le goupil est connu pour sa ruse dans de nombreuses fables.
    An old term for referring to a fox.
    In medieval tales, the goupil often plays the role of the deceiver.
    Dans les contes médiévaux, le goupil joue souvent le rôle du trompeur.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'goupil', derived from Latin 'vulpes', meaning fox.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act slyly
    To act in a cunning or deceitful manner.
    faire le goupil
    fox on the lookout
    To be on the lookout to seize an opportunity, like a fox.
    goupil à l'affût

    Related Words

    vulpine
    A synonym for goupil, often used in zoology.
    vulpin
    cunning
    Refers to a person or animal that acts intelligently to deceive.
    rusé

    Slang Meanings

    A goupil in colloquial language can refer to someone who is clever.
    He played the goupil again by managing to avoid trouble.
    Il a encore joué au goupil en réussissant à éviter les problèmes.