Renards (en. Foxes)

/ʁə.naʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Medium-sized mammal with reddish or gray fur, known for its cunning.

Foxes are often considered cunning animals in tales.

Les renards sont souvent considérés comme des animaux rusés dans les contes.

In popular culture, a symbol of cunning and intelligence.

He had such a cunning plan that everyone called him the fox.

Il avait un plan si rusé que tout le monde l'appelait le renard.

From the Latin 'vulpes', the word 'fox' comes from the Old French 'renard', derived from 'Renard', which was a proper name.

to have a fox's hair

to be cunning or clever

avoir un poil de renard

sand fox

fox living in arid areas

renard des sables

the fox and the grapes

a fable that illustrates rationalization

le renard et les raisins

vulpine

Relates to foxes, often used in zoology.

vulpin

canine

Family of mammals that includes foxes, wolves, and dogs.

canidé

A cunning or clever individual.

This guy is a real fox; he always knows how to get what he wants.

Ce gars est un vrai renard, il sait toujours comment obtenir ce qu'il veut.

A charming man who attracts women.

Look at that fox; all the girls are attracted to him.

Regarde ce renard, toutes les filles sont attirées par lui.