Follet (en. Wisp)

/fɔlɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Spirit or luminous being in folklore, often associated with will-o'-the-wisps.

It is said that the will-o'-the-wisps dance in the fields under the moonlight.

On dit que les follets dansent dans les champs au clair de lune.

A person with a light and carefree character.

He is a whimsical person, always laughing and having fun.

C'est un follet, toujours en train de rire et de s'amuser.

Derived from Middle French 'follet', diminutive of 'fol', meaning 'crazy' or 'insensate'.

to be in a lighthearted mood

To be in a good mood, to be joyful.

avoir le follet

a whimsical spirit

A person who has a light and carefree behavior.

un esprit follet

fol

Who is crazy, senseless, or lighthearted.

fol

carefree

Who shows no worry or concern.

insouciant

trickster

A person who loves to joke or play tricks.

farceur

Very joyful, even naive person.

This guy is a real whimsical person; he never takes himself seriously.

Ce type est un vrai follet, il ne se prend jamais au sérieux.

Moment of madness, carefree joy.

We had a whimsical evening dancing and laughing non-stop.

Nous avons passé une soirée follet à danser et rire sans arrêt.