Fouan (en. Fouan)

/fwan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual considered mentally disturbed or behaving strangely.

This man is a fouan; he talks to himself in the street.

Cet homme est un fouan; il parle tout seul dans la rue.

A man who performs absurd or nonsensical actions.

He acted like a fouan by throwing himself into the rain without an umbrella.

Il a agi comme un fouan en se lançant dans la pluie sans parapluie.

The word 'fouan' would derive from a derivation of the word 'fou,' designating a crazy or eccentric person.

to be fouan

To be considered a little crazy or strange.

être fouan

to act like a fouan

Eccentric or absurd behavior.

agir comme un fouan

fouan of joy

To express excessive joy in a strange way.

fouan de joie

scarf

A piece of fabric worn around the neck.

foulard

to search

To examine carefully.

fouiller

uncontrolled laughter

An uncontrollable fit of laughter.

fou rire

A very eccentric person.

Look at him, he is really fouan with his colorful clothes!

Regarde-le, il est vraiment fouan avec ses vêtements colorés!

Someone who stays locked up at home due to their strange ideas.

He became fouan from being alone too much.

Il est devenu fouan à force de rester seul.