astute

perspicace

Qui remarque vite les détails importants et comprend bien ce qu’ils signifient.

En anglais simple : Good at quickly noticing important details and understanding what they mean.

• That was an astute observation.
• An astute reader will notice the hidden clue.
• Her astute analysis revealed a weakness in the plan.

Synonymes : perceptive, sharp, discerning

Contraires : obtuse

Expressions courantes : an astute observer, an astute observation, astute analysis

rusé, astucieux

Habile pour obtenir un avantage, surtout dans les relations avec les autres ou les affaires d’argent.

En anglais simple : Clever at getting an advantage, especially when dealing with people or money.

• She is an astute businesswoman.
• It was an astute move to buy the land early.
• An astute politician knows when to compromise.

Synonymes : shrewd, canny, crafty

Contraires : naive

Expressions courantes : an astute investor, astute business sense, an astute move