Also means
ladle (noun)
Usage Note
Louche as an adjective means shifty, dubious, or morally questionable — un individu louche (a shady character), une affaire louche (a dodgy affair). As a noun (feminine), une louche is a ladle. The adjective sense is the more common one in everyday conversation. It can also describe something visually murky or unclear.
Examples
"Ce type a l'air vraiment louche."
Natural Translation
That guy looks really shady.
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