Adjective
frech
Pronunciation: /fʁɛç/
cheeky, barefaced, rude, saucy
B1
rank #5,093
Meanings
Adjective
- cheeky, barefaced, rude, saucy
- naughty
Example sentence
Der Junge gab seiner Lehrerin eine freche Antwort.
The boy gave his teacher a cheeky answer.
Usage
- frech zu jemandem sein — be cheeky or rude to someone; zu takes dative
- ein frecher Spruch — a cheeky remark; tone can be playful or offensive
Sie grinste frech und nahm das letzte Stück Kuchen.
She grinned cheekily and took the last piece of cake.