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    Imbécile (en. Imbecile)

    /ɛ̃.be.sil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual whose intelligence or common sense is considered very low.
    He understands nothing; he is a true imbecile.
    Il ne comprend rien, c'est un véritable imbécile.
    A pejorative term for someone who acts thoughtlessly.
    This imbecile has broken the window again.
    Cet imbécile a encore cassé la fenêtre.
    Also refers to a person lacking judgment.
    Don't be an imbecile; think before you act.
    Ne sois pas imbécile, réfléchis avant d'agir.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'imbecillis', meaning 'weak, feeble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be an imbecile
    To act in a foolish or thoughtless manner.
    être imbécile
    a happy imbecile
    A person who, despite their stupidity, does not seem to be aware of it.
    un imbécile heureux
    to act like an imbecile
    To act in a ridiculous or unintelligent way.
    faire l'imbécile

    Related Words

    imbecility
    Quality of an imbecile person.
    imbécilité
    moral imbecile
    Term describing a person lacking moral sense or ethical intelligence.
    imbécile moral

    Slang Meanings

    Boloss
    He's really a boloss for thinking that.
    Il est vraiment boloss de penser ça.
    Beta
    Don't be a beta; think before you speak.
    Ne sois pas bêta, réfléchis avant de parler.
    Naze
    That movie was really naze; a true imbecile made it.
    Ce film était super naze, un vrai imbécile l'a réalisé.
    Cloche
    Stop acting like a cloche; focus a little!
    Arrête de faire la cloche, concentre-toi un peu !