Frivole (en. Frivolous)

/fʁi.vɔl/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Describes a person or attitude that is light and unserious.

Her frivolous behavior does not help her to be taken seriously.

Son comportement frivole ne l'aide pas à être pris au sérieux.

Lacking depth or seriousness.

This movie has a frivolous plot that did not convince me.

Ce film a une intrigue frivole qui ne m'a pas convaincu.

Describes superficial or insubstantial things.

She preferred frivolous conversations to deep discussions.

Elle préférait les conversations frivoles aux discussions profondes.

From Latin 'frivolus', meaning 'without value'.

frivolous mind

A mind that does not take anything seriously.

esprit frivole

to talk about frivolous things

To discuss unimportant subjects.

parler de choses frivoles

to behave frivolously

To act in a light and unserious manner.

avoir un comportement frivole

lightness

The quality of being light.

légèreté

superficial

Not going to the depth of things.

superficiel

carefreeness

An attitude of someone who is detached from serious concerns.

insouciance

Someone who likes to have fun without commitment.

She is so frivolous, always going out without thinking about the consequences.

Elle est tellement frivole, toujours à sortir sans penser aux conséquences.

A person who never takes anything seriously.

This guy is a real frivolous person, always joking around.

Ce gars est un vrai frivole, il rigole tout le temps.