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    Bêtise (en. Stupidity)

    /be.tiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A thing devoid of meaning or reason.
    His latest foolishness shocked everyone.
    Sa dernière bêtise a choqué tout le monde.
    A word or act that is stupidly senseless.
    He made a mistake by not checking the facts.
    Il a commis une bêtise en ne vérifiant pas les faits.
    A judgment error.
    Don't do anything foolish, think before you act.
    Ne fais pas de bêtises, réfléchis avant d'agir.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'betise', derived from 'bête' which means 'stupid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something foolish
    To make a mistake or act in a foolish manner.
    faire une bêtise
    youthful folly
    A typical mistake of the young, often seen as shaped by innocence.
    bêtise de jeunesse
    to not do anything foolish
    A warning to discourage reckless behavior.
    ne pas faire de bêtises

    Related Words

    fool
    Lacking intelligence; foolish.
    bête
    stupid
    Demonstrating a lack of intelligence or common sense.
    stupide
    senseless
    Having no meaning or reason.
    insensé

    Slang Meanings

    To do something dumb
    He did something dumb by not showing up for the interview.
    Il a fait une connerie en ne se présentant pas à l'entretien.
    It's silly
    This idea is really silly.
    Cette idée est vraiment débile.