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    Bonacieux (en. Good-natured)

    /bɔ.na.sjø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bonacieux is a person who is easily deceived or manipulated.
    He has always been a bonacieux, believing all the promises of crooks.
    Il a toujours été un bonacieux, croyant toutes les promesses des escrocs.
    It is a term sometimes used to refer to someone who is overly confident.
    In this matter, he appears bonacieux by not verifying the facts.
    Dans cette affaire, il se montre bonacieux en ne vérifiant pas les faits.
    A bonacieux can also refer to a person who lacks sagacity.
    His good faith made him bonacieux; he never analyzed situations.
    Sa bonne foi le rendait bonacieux, il n'analysait jamais les situations.

    Etymology

    The term 'bonacieux' has its origins in literary work, often associated with a naive character.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look bonacieux
    To give the impression of being easily deceived or naive.
    avoir l'air bonacieux
    to play the bonacieux
    To pretend to be gullible or naïve to gain an advantage.
    jouer les bonacieux

    Related Words

    gullibility
    Readiness to easily believe what is said.
    crédulité
    naivety
    The character of someone who is naive, lacking sophistication.
    naïveté
    simpleton
    A person of limited intelligence or who lacks subtlety.
    simplet

    Slang Meanings

    Being overly confident
    He is so bonacieux that he believes everything he is told.
    Il est tellement bonacieux qu'il croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.
    Lacking discernment
    Stop acting like a bonacieux, be careful of scams!
    Arrête d'agir comme un bonacieux, fais attention aux arnaques !