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astuce

trick, clever tip

noun as-TÜS Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Origin: From Latin astutia (shrewdness), from astutus (clever).

Also means

shrewdness, cunning

Usage Note

astuce is very common in informal French meaning a handy tip or shortcut: une astuce de cuisine is a cooking hack. It also means natural cleverness or craftiness as a trait. The adjective astucieux / astucieuse means 'clever, crafty'. Unlike ruse, astuce is usually positive.

Examples

"Tu connais une astuce pour ouvrir ce pot?"

Natural Translation

Do you know a trick for opening this jar?

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