Usage Note
Intrigant as an adjective means plotting or scheming, describing someone who uses underhand manoeuvres to get ahead. As a noun un intrigant is a schemer or intriguer. Note that it does NOT mean 'intriguing' in the English sense of 'fascinating' — that would be fascinant or intéressant. The feminine form is intrigante.
Examples
"Ce personnage intrigant manipule tout le monde."
Natural Translation
This scheming character manipulates everyone.
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