Renard (en. Fox)

/ʁə.naʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

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

The fox is often a symbol of cunning in fables.

Le renard est souvent représentant de la ruse dans les fables.

A cunning or crafty person.

In this situation, one must be a fox to get out of it.

Dans cette situation, il faut être un renard pour s'en sortir.

From old French 'renard', derived from the Germanic name 'reginhard'.

to have the cunning of a fox

To be crafty or clever.

avoir l'esprit de renard

surface fox

Refers to a person who frequently changes opinions.

renard des surfaces

vixen

Feminine of fox.

renarde

fox farm

Place where foxes are raised.

renardière

Cunning or manipulative person.

That guy is really a fox in his business dealings.

Ce type est vraiment un renard dans ses affaires.