Louches (en. Shady)

/luʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Qualifies something or someone that seems dubious or unreliable.

These dealings seem really shady.

Ces affaires semblent vraiment louches.

Refers to a situation that lacks clarity, that is ambiguous.

His story was shady, I don't believe it.

Son histoire était louches, je n'y crois pas.

Synonym for unclear, obscure, or suspect.

I found a shady document in his office.

J'ai trouvé un document louches dans son bureau.

Derived from the word 'shady', which also means 'uncertain' or 'suspicious'.

shady dealings

Situations or transactions that are suspect.

des affaires louches

shady goods

Products or items whose origin is questionable.

marchandises louches

a shady look

A look that expresses suspicion or distrust.

un regard louches

shady

Adjective meaning uncertain or ambiguous.

louche

suspect

Which is perceived as dubious or dishonest.

suspect

doubt

The state of uncertainty regarding something.

doute

Dubious, unreliable.

This guy looks shady, be careful.

Ce type, il a l'air louches, fais attention.

Not clear.

I've heard shady rumors about him.

J'ai entendu des rumeurs louches à son sujet.