noun🔗ShareTrompeur, filou, escrocAny of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others; any similar figure in literature."The trickster god in the folktales was known for playing pranks on the villagers. "Le dieu trompeur des contes populaires était connu pour jouer des tours aux villageois.mythologyliteraturecharacterstorytraditionculturepersonfigureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrompeur, farceurOne who plays tricks or pranks on others."The mischievous trickster in class always hid the teacher's calculator. "Le farceur espiègle de la classe cachait toujours la calculatrice du professeur.characterpersonmythologyliteratureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrestidigitateur, illusionnisteOne who performs tricks (parts of a magician' act or entertaining difficult physical actions)."The street performer was a real trickster; he could juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle. "L'artiste de rue était un véritable prestidigitateur ; il pouvait jongler avec des torches enflammées tout en faisant du monocycle.entertainmentpersoncharactermythologyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFarceur, espiègleAn impish or playful person."My little brother is a trickster; he hides my shoes and then giggles when I can't find them. "Mon petit frère est un farceur ; il cache mes chaussures et glousse quand je ne les trouve pas.personcharactermythologyliteratureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscroc, filouA fraud (person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain)."The student was accused of being a trickster, trying to cheat on the exam to get a better grade. "L'étudiant a été accusé d'être un escroc, essayant de tricher à l'examen pour obtenir une meilleure note.personcharacterbusinesssocietyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
