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    Crédulité (en. Credulity)

    /kʁe.dy.li.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The character of someone who believes too easily.
    His credulity has often played tricks on him.
    Sa crédulité lui a souvent joué des tours.
    Absence of suspicion that allows accepting ideas without discernment.
    The credulity of the public towards false information is alarming.
    La crédulité du public face aux fausses informations est inquiétante.
    Tendency to be easily fooled.
    His credulity has made him vulnerable to scams.
    Sa crédulité l'a rendu vulnérable aux arnaques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'credulitas', which means 'ease of believing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have credulity
    To be overly credulous; to believe everything that is said.
    avoir la crédulité
    to show credulity
    To act naively by believing too easily.
    faire preuve de crédulité
    the credulity of the masses
    How a large number of people believe without discernment.
    la crédulité des masses

    Related Words

    credulous
    A person who believes easily.
    crédule
    credulously
    In a credible or naive manner.
    crédulement
    credulity
    State of being credulous.
    credulité

    Slang Meanings

    Dupe
    He is a real dupe, always a victim of his credulity.
    Il est un vrai dupe, toujours victime de son crédulité.
    Sapito
    She is a sapito, believes everything she is told without thinking.
    Elle est un sapito, croit tout ce qu'on lui dit sans réfléchir.