This is the 6038th most frequent Dutch word.
renard
The Dutch word *"renard"* does not exist; however, in French, it means "fox."
Here, 'renard' is used as a noun referring to the animal, a fox.
De renard observeert zijn omgeving aandachtig.
The fox observes its surroundings attentively.
In this sentence, 'renard' metaphorically symbolizes cunning or wisdom ascribed to the animal.
Tijdens het verhaal betoverde de spreker het publiek met de wijsheden van de renard.
During the story, the speaker enchanted the audience with the wisdom of the fox.
Here, 'renard' refers to its basic meaning, denoting the animal as a subject of the painting.