malin
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malin
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. cunning
Quand ma fille a ce regard malin, je sais qu’elle prépare une farce.When my daughter gets that cunning look in her eyes, I know she's planning a prank.
b. crafty
Les candidats ont mis au point un plan particulièrement malin pour parvenir à leurs fins.The contestants have come up with a particularly crafty scheme to achieve their goals.
c. shrewd
Méfie-toi de Théo. Il est plus malin qu’il n’en a l’air.Beware of Theo. He's shrewder than he looks.
3. (medicine)
a. malignant
Les médecins ont confirmé au patient que sa tumeur n’était pas maligne.The doctors confirmed to the patient that his tumor was not malignant.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
a. smart one
Félix est un malin. Je suis sûr qu’il trouvera une solution.Félix is a smart one. I'm sure he'll find a solution.
b. clever one
Clara a trouvé la cachette à bonbons. - Quelle maligne !Clara found the candy stash. - What a clever one!
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