astucieux

clever, ingenious

adjective as-tü-SYUH Rare

Usage Note

Astucieux implies practical cleverness — finding a smart solution or workaround — rather than raw intelligence. The feminine form is astucieuse, and the root noun une astuce means a trick or clever tip (as in tutorial 'astuces et conseils'). It is a complimentary term with no ironic edge, unlike malin which can imply cunning.

Examples

"Il a trouvé une solution astucieuse."

Natural Translation

He found a clever solution.

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