sly

• Décrit une personne qui est intelligente de manière secrète ou trompeuse, souvent pour atteindre un but discrètement.

Describes someone who is clever in a secretive or deceptive way, often to achieve a goal without being noticed.

1. Cunning or DeceitfulB2formal

   Characterized by a clever and secretive way of achieving something, often through deception.

   rusé / sournois

   • The sly fox managed to steal the chicken without being seen.
   • He gave a sly smile when he realized his plan had worked.
   • Her sly remarks were meant to undermine her colleague's confidence.

   Synonymesartfulcraftycunningdeviousguilefulschemingshrewdtrickywily

   Antonymesartlesscandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestingenuousopen

2. Playfully MischievousB1informal

   Showing a playful or humorous intent, often with a hint of secrecy.

   Espiègle

   • She cast a sly glance at her friend during the boring lecture.
   • The child had a sly grin after hiding his sister's toy.
   • He made a sly comment that made everyone laugh.

   Synonymesarchimpishmischievousplayfulpuckishroguishteasingwaggish

   Antonymesfrankguilelesshonestopenstraightforward