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street-smart

/ˈstriːt smɑːt/

/ˈstrit smɑrt/

Translations

street-smartadjective

/ˈstriːt smɑːt/

/ˈstrit smɑrt/

Usually describes a person who is shrewd, practical, and experienced in dealing with urban or difficult situations.

débrouillardSe dit d’une personne qui sait se tirer d’affaire avec bon sens et pragmatisme, surtout en milieu urbain.

She was street-smart enough to spot the scam before it was too late.

Elle était assez débrouillarde pour repérer l’arnaque avant qu’il ne soit trop tard.

Additional translations

astucieuxTerme plus général, mettant l’accent sur l’intelligence pratique et le sens de la ruse.

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street-smartadjective

Having practical intelligence and good judgment, especially in dealing with people or problems in a city environment.

She was street-smart enough to spot the scam before it was too late.