fox

• Mammifère carnivore de taille petite ou moyenne de la famille des canidés, caractérisé par ses oreilles pointues, sa longue queue touffue et sa réputation de ruse. Désigne aussi sa fourrure.

A noun referring to a small to medium-sized omnivorous mammal of the Canidae family, known for its pointed ears, bushy tail, and reputation for cunning behavior.

1. Wild animalA1formal

   A small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed snout, bushy tail, and typically reddish fur.

   Renard (animal sauvage)

   • A fox was spotted in the garden this morning.
   • The fox is known for its cleverness and agility.
   • Foxes often hunt at night.

   Synonymesreynardtod

2. Clever personB2informal

   A person who is cunning, sly, or clever.

   Personne rusée

   • He's a sly old fox who always gets what he wants.
   • She played the fox in the negotiation, outsmarting everyone.
   • Don't trust him; he's a fox.

   Synonymessharpiesmart aleck

• Verbe signifiant tromper, induire en erreur ou déjouer quelqu'un, souvent par la ruse ou l'habileté.

A verb meaning to deceive, trick, or outwit someone, often by cleverness or cunning.

1. Deceive or trickB2informal

   To deceive someone by being clever or cunning.

   tromper

   • He tried to fox the security guard with a fake ID.
   • She foxed her opponents with a clever strategy.
   • The magician foxed the audience with his trick.

   Synonymesbamboozlebeguilecheatdeceivedupefoolhoodwinkoutsmartoutwittrick

   Antonymesdisabuseenlighteninform

2. Confuse or puzzleB2informalbritish

   To cause confusion or bewilderment.

   Confondre, déconcerter

   • The complex instructions completely foxed me.
   • This crossword clue has foxed me for hours.
   • The riddle foxed everyone in the room.

   Synonymesbafflebamboozlebewilderconfuseflummoxmystifyperplexpuzzle