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    Bêtises (en. Nonsense)

    /be.tiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Statements or acts of little importance or ridiculousness.
    He said nonsense during the meeting.
    Il a dit des bêtises pendant la réunion.
    Mistakes or silly things.
    One should not do nonsense in class.
    Il ne faut pas faire des bêtises en classe.
    Idiocies or foolishness.
    Children often tell nonsense.
    Les enfants racontent souvent des bêtises.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'betise', derived from 'bet', meaning stupid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do silly things
    To start saying or doing stupid things.
    faire des bêtises
    to tell nonsense
    To make absurd or nonsensical statements.
    raconter des bêtises
    to not do any nonsense
    To act responsibly.
    ne pas faire de bêtises

    Related Words

    silliness
    Stupid action or speech.
    bêtise
    foolishness
    A ridiculous act or statement.
    sottise
    imbecility
    Characteristic of a foolish person.
    imbécilité

    Slang Meanings

    To say things without thinking.
    He did nonsense again, as usual.
    Il a encore fait des bêtises, comme d'habitude.
    To act clumsily.
    Don't do nonsense, stay focused.
    Ne fais pas de bêtises, reste concentré.