Fou (en. Mad)
/fu/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is mentally disturbed.
He is raving mad.
Il est fou à lier.
Who is very enthusiastic or passionate.
She is crazy about theater.
Elle est folle de théâtre.
Who is excessive or extravagant.
It's a crazy idea!
C'est une idée folle!
Etymology
From the Latin 'follis', meaning 'bag' or 'breath'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crazy with joy
Extremely happy.
fou de joie
raving mad
Very crazy, mentally unbalanced.
fou à lier
mad with rage
Extremely angry.
fou de rage
Related Words
whip
Action of hitting with a whip.
fouette
jumble
State of a place that is very messy.
fouillis
mess around
Verb that can have vulgar meanings.
foutre
Slang Meanings
Crazy in the sense of very enthusiastic or passionate.
This band is really crazy!
Ce groupe est vraiment fou!
Used to describe something extreme or incredible.
It was a crazy party!
C'était une fête folle!