malin
/ma.lɛ̃/
1.
adjective
clever
smart
shrewd
sometimes cunning (can be positive or slightly negative depending on context)
C'est malin d'avoir réservé ta place à l'avance.
It's smart to have booked your seat in advance.
Synonyms:astucieux, rusé, intelligent
2.
nounmasculine
smart-aleck
wise guy
show-off
Arrête de faire le malin devant tout le monde.
Stop acting like a smart-aleck in front of everyone.
Synonyms:petit malin, crâneur, fanfaron
