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    Folle (en. Crazy)

    /fɔl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is afflicted with madness.
    She has crazy ideas about how to change the world.
    Elle a des idées folles sur la façon de changer le monde.
    Who provokes surprise or amusement by their behavior.
    He made a crazy joke during the meeting.
    Il a fait une folle blague lors de la réunion.
    Exaggerated, excessive.
    It was a wild party with incredible entertainment.
    C'était une fête folle avec des animations incroyables.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'folla', which means 'madwoman', related to 'folium' (leaf).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be crazy about someone
    To be very much in love with someone.
    être folle de quelqu'un
    to act silly or crazy
    To act in an eccentric or nonsensical manner.
    faire le fou ou la folle
    it's a crazy idea
    It’s an idea that seems unrealistic.
    c'est une folle idée

    Related Words

    madness
    State of madness or irrational behavior.
    folie
    mad
    Associated masculine term, designating a deranged person.
    fou
    foolishness
    Doing crazy or nonsensical things.
    follerie

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to an eccentric person.
    This artist is completely crazy in her clothing choices.
    Cette artiste est complètement folle dans ses choix de vêtements.
    Used to describe a chaotic situation.
    The evening was insane, everyone was dancing everywhere.
    La soirée était folle, tout le monde dansait partout.