Badauds (en. Onlookers)

/ba.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A badaud is a person who is in a public place and observes others or events without active participation.

The onlookers gathered around the scene to see the street performance.

Les badauds se rassemblaient autour de la scène pour voir le spectacle de rue.

It often refers to those who admire something without truly understanding its value or meaning.

The spectators applauded without really grasping the presented performative art.

Les badauds applaudissaient sans vraiment saisir l'art performatif présenté.

The term can also have a negative connotation, implying a certain mental laziness or lack of initiative.

Don't be a bystander, rather participate in the discussion.

Ne sois pas un badaud, participe plutôt à la discussion.

The word 'badaud' comes from the verb 'badauder', which means to observe with passive curiosity.

street spectators

People who hang around in the street, often to watch.

badauds de rue

gathering of onlookers

A group of people watching a scene without getting involved.

rassemblement de badauds

onlookerism

Tendency to observe without acting.

badaudisme

strolling

The act of wandering aimlessly, often while observing.

flânerie

voyeur

A person who watches others, often with a negative connotation.

voyeury

curiosity

The instinct to want to know or understand something.

curiosité

A simple observer without intention.

This guy is just a bystander, he's only watching.

Ce gars est juste un badaud, il ne fait que regarder.

A person who likes to meddle in the affairs of others.

Be quiet, don't be a bystander here.

Tais-toi, ne fais pas le badaud ici.