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    Sournoisement (en. Slyly)

    /suʁ.nwa.zmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a disguised, deceptive manner.
    He acted sneakily to achieve his goals.
    Il a agi sournoisement pour atteindre ses objectifs.
    Using cunning or deception.
    She sneakily criticized her colleague behind his back.
    Elle a sournoisement critiqué son collègue dans son dos.
    By discreet and dishonest means.
    He sneakily took advantage of the situation to enrich himself.
    Il a sournoisement profité de la situation pour s'enrichir.

    Etymology

    Comes from the adjective 'sournois', which denotes a deceptive attitude or behavior. The suffix '-ment' indicates a manner or state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act sneakily
    To act in a deceptive or insidious manner.
    agir sournoisement
    to look sneakily
    To look at someone with a hidden or malicious intent.
    regarder sournoisement

    Related Words

    sneaky
    Who hides their intentions behind an apparent goodwill.
    sournois
    cunning
    Secret maneuver to deceive.
    ruse

    Slang Meanings

    To execute a discreet and malicious plan.
    He sneakily seized the opportunity to advance his pieces.
    Il a sournoisement profité de l'occasion pour avancer ses pions.
    To act in the shadows to manipulate others.
    She sneakily took control of the project without anyone noticing.
    Elle a sournoisement pris le contrôle du projet sans que personne ne s'en aperçoive.