débrouillard
resourceful, streetwise, self-reliant
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/de.bʁu.jaʁ/
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Cultural Note
The French greatly admire 'la débrouillardise' — the ability to get by and find creative solutions. The related expression 'se débrouiller' (to manage/cope) is used constantly: 'Débrouille-toi!' (Figure it out yourself!) reflects a cultural emphasis on independence.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle est très débrouillarde, elle trouve toujours une solution.
She is very resourceful, she always finds a solution.
Il faut être débrouillard dans la vie.
You have to be resourceful in life.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | débrouillarde |
| masculine | débrouillard |
| feminine_plural | débrouillardes |
| masculine_plural | débrouillards |