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    Malin (en. Clever)

    /ma.lɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is clever and skillful in their actions.
    This student is very clever; he always has good ideas.
    Cet élève est très malin, il a toujours de bonnes idées.
    Refers to a person who knows how to manipulate and take advantage of situations.
    She is very clever; she managed to get what she wanted.
    Elle est très maline, elle a réussi à obtenir ce qu'elle voulait.
    Who is ingenious and resourceful.
    His recycling idea was really clever.
    Son idée de recyclage était vraiment maline.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word malin, from Latin 'malinus' meaning 'sly, crafty'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take great pleasure in something
    To take pleasure in doing something often at someone else's expense.
    avoir un malin plaisir
    sly as a monkey
    To be very cunning or clever.
    malin comme un singe
    to show off
    To boast or show superiority.
    faire le malin

    Related Words

    crafty
    Feminine form of malin, having a crafty character.
    maligne
    malice
    Disposition to want to harm or to play tricks.
    malice
    sly genius
    Being clever, a crafty mind.
    malin génie

    Slang Meanings

    Clever in a cunning context.
    He played another trick; that was really clever of him.
    Il a encore joué un tour, vraiment malin de sa part.
    To refer to a person who mocks, but in a humorous way.
    Look at him, he is mischievous, a real sly one.
    Regarde-le, il est malicieux, un vrai malin.