Truffaldin (en. Truffaldine)

/try.fa.ldɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A cunning man who deceives others.

This truffaldin managed to swindle several people.

Ce truffaldin a réussi à escroquer plusieurs personnes.

A joker or entertainer who uses illusions.

He presents himself as a truffaldin at parties.

Il se présente comme un truffaldin lors des fêtes.

An individual who pretends to be what he is not.

Don't believe him, he's a truffaldin who tells nothing but lies.

Ne le crois pas, c'est un truffaldin qui ne dit que des mensonges.

The word comes from the Italian 'truffaldino', derived from 'truffare' which means to deceive.

truffaldin galore

Refers to a person who engages in all kinds of deceit.

truffaldin à gogo

to act like a truffaldin

To behave in a way that deceives or entertains with lies.

faire le truffaldin

a cheap truffaldin

A deceptive person who lacks real value.

un truffaldin de pacotille

impostor

A person who passes themselves off as someone else.

imposteur

swindler

A person who extracts money by dishonest means.

escroc

sham

A situation where something does not match reality.

faux-semblant

An individual who plays the role of an impostor in a comedic context.

This guy is really a truffaldin, he makes everyone laugh.

Ce mec est vraiment un truffaldin, il fait rire tout le monde.

Used to describe situations where someone is playfully mocked.

Stop acting like a truffaldin with her, it's too obvious.

Arrête de faire le truffaldin avec elle, c'est trop évident.