Ignorants (en. Ignorant)

[iɲɡʁɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individual who has little or no knowledge.
These ignorants do not understand the stakes.
Ces ignorants ne comprennent pas les enjeux.
Person who deliberately ignores important things.
It is difficult to discuss with ignorants who believe they know everything.
Il est difficile de discuter avec des ignorants qui se croient tout savoir.
One who shows ignorance.
Ignorants can sometimes influence the opinions of others.
Les ignorants peuvent parfois influencer les opinions des autres.

Etymology

From the verb 'ignorer', coming from the Latin 'ignorare' which means 'not to know'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in ignorance
Not knowing something.
être dans l'ignorance
ignorant of something
Who is not aware of something.
ignorant de quelque chose

Related Words

ignorance
State of one who is unaware, absence of knowledge.
ignorance
unawareness
Situation of what is not known.
inconnaissance
lack of culture
Lack of culture.
inculture
naivety
Simplicity, absence of experience.
naïveté

Slang Meanings

Clueless
He is really clueless with his ideas.
Il est vraiment une cloche avec ses idées.
Dimwit
Don't be a dimwit, do some research before speaking.
Ne sois pas bêta, fais des recherches avant de parler.
Fool
That fool still believes those rumors.
Ce nigaud croit encore à ces rumeurs.