malin
clever, crafty, shrewd
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ma.lɛ̃/
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Cultural Note
The feminine form 'maligne' is irregular and often surprises learners. 'Malin' has a double edge — it can be a compliment (clever) or slightly negative (cunning). In medicine, 'maligne' means 'malignant.'
📝 Example Sentences
Elle est maligne, elle a trouvé la solution tout de suite.
She's clever, she found the solution right away.
Ce n'est pas très malin de faire ça.
It's not very smart to do that.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | maligne |
| masculine | malin |
| feminine_plural | malignes |
| masculine_plural | malins |