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    Idiot (en. Silly)

    /idiɔt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who lacks good judgment.
    That idiot made another mistake.
    Cet idiot a encore fait une erreur.
    A pejorative term for a less intelligent person.
    Don’t be so idiotic, think a little.
    Ne sois pas si idiot, réfléchis un peu.
    Sometimes used humorously among friends.
    Stop acting like an idiot!
    Arrête d'agir comme un idiot !

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'idiotes', meaning 'particular', 'private' or 'ignorant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like an idiot
    To act in a stupid or inattentive manner.
    faire l'idiot
    to not be an idiot
    To act sensibly and with awareness of what one is doing.
    ne pas être un idiot
    to talk like an idiot
    To express oneself in a nonsensical or incoherent way.
    parler comme un idiot

    Related Words

    idiocy
    Action or behavior that is idiotic.
    idiotie
    idiocies
    Plural of idiocy, referring to several senseless behaviors.
    idioties
    to idioticize
    To make someone or something idiotic.
    idiotiser

    Slang Meanings

    Fool
    He's really a fool for believing that.
    Il est vraiment gogo d'avoir cru à ça.
    Dimwit
    Stop being a dimwit and listen to what we’re telling you.
    Arrête d'être bêta et écoute ce qu'on te dit.
    Foolish
    This fool keeps telling nonsense.
    Ce fada n’arrête pas de raconter des bêtises.