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    Frollo (en. Froll)

    /fʁɔlo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who acts in a disordered or clumsy way.
    He has always been considered a frollo during sports activities.
    Il a toujours été considéré comme un frollo lors des activités sportives.
    An individual who lacks finesse or tact.
    His insensitive comments place him in the category of frollos.
    Ses commentaires insensibles le placent dans la catégorie des frollos.
    A pejorative term to describe someone who is unconvincing.
    He tries to talk about politics, but he's a frollo in that field.
    Il essaie de parler de politique, mais c'est un frollo dans ce domaine.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, probably derived from the verb 'froler' which means to act lightly or casually.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a frollo
    To be awkward or clumsy in one’s actions.
    être un frollo
    to act like a frollo
    To act in a disordered or unconscious manner.
    faire le frollo
    to speak like a frollo
    To express oneself unconvincingly.
    parler comme un frollo

    Related Words

    to froler
    To act casually or lightly.
    froler
    frollon
    A similar term referring to a light or superficial person.
    frollon
    frôle
    Said of an action done without seriousness or effort.
    frôle

    Slang Meanings

    An idiot who understands nothing.
    Don't be a frollo, try to follow the conversation.
    Ne sois pas un frollo, essaie de suivre la conversation.
    A person who fails in their attempts.
    He wanted to pass his exam, but he came off as a frollo.
    Il voulait réussir son examen, mais il est passé pour un frollo.
    Someone who makes a fool of themselves.
    She said something silly in class, it was really frollo.
    Elle a dit une bêtise en classe, c'était vraiment frollo.