Usage Note
Volpe is grammatically feminine even when referring to a male fox; the male-specific form volpone exists but is rarely used for the animal. Figuratively, calling someone una volpe means they are cunning or sly — a classic Italian compliment-insult. The plural is regular: le volpi.
Examples
"La volpe corre veloce nel bosco."
Natural Translation
The fox runs fast in the woods.

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