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filou

rogue

noun fee-LOO Rare
People & Society Crime

Also means

swindler

Usage Note

Filou describes a crafty, dishonest person — a cheat or petty swindler — but often with a note of affectionate exasperation, especially when applied to a child. The feminine filoute exists but is far less common. The adjective filou is also used informally to mean 'sneaky' or 'crafty'. Related verb: filouter (to swindle).

Examples

"Ce petit filou a encore pris des bonbons sans demander."

Natural Translation

That little rogue took sweets again without asking.

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