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    Connétable (en. Constable)

    /kɔ.ne.tabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is manifestly foolish.
    He made a connable remark during the meeting.
    Il a fait une remarque connétable au cours de la réunion.
    Refers to behavior or an attitude that denotes naivety.
    His attitude was quite connable in front of others.
    Son attitude était tout à fait connétable devant les autres.
    Designates illogical reasoning.
    The argument she put forward was connable.
    L'argument qu'elle a avancé était connétable.

    Etymology

    From the word 'con' added to the suffix '-able', indicating possibility or tendency.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    He said something connable.
    This means he said something stupid.
    Il a dit un truc connétable.
    It's a connable idea.
    This indicates that the idea is absurd or ridiculous.
    C'est une idée connétable.
    Don't act connably.
    A way of telling someone not to act stupidly.
    Ne fais pas le connétable.

    Related Words

    con
    Pejorative term for a stupid person.
    con
    idiot
    Refers to a person lacking intelligence or common sense.
    idiot
    imbecile
    Qualifies someone who lacks discernment.
    imbécile

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone for their lack of judgment.
    He said so many connable things that we couldn't help but laugh.
    Il a tellement dit de choses connétables qu'on ne peut s'empêcher de rire.
    Qualifies a very reckless action.
    He made a connable decision without thinking about the consequences.
    Il a pris une décision connétable sans réfléchir aux conséquences.