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    Imbéciles (en. Imbeciles)

    /ɛ̃.be.sil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A pejorative term referring to a person with limited intelligence.
    It is really idiotic to be afraid of ghosts.
    Il est vraiment imbécile de craindre des fantômes.
    An individual who behaves senselessly.
    Don't be an idiot, think before you act.
    Ne sois pas imbécile, réfléchis avant d'agir.
    A person whose actions demonstrate a lack of judgment.
    She made an idiotic decision by believing those rumors.
    Elle a pris une décision imbécile en croyant à ces rumeurs.

    Etymology

    The word 'idiot' comes from the Latin 'imbecillus', which means 'weak, fragile'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act like an idiot
    To act in a stupid or senseless manner.
    faire l'imbécile
    happy idiot
    A naive person who is unaware of their ignorance.
    imbécile heureux
    an idiocy
    A stupid act or speech.
    une imbécilité

    Related Words

    idiocy
    The character or behavior of a foolish person.
    imbécilité
    endless idiot
    A particularly stupid person.
    imbécile à n'en plus finir
    manifest idiocy
    An act of incredible foolishness.
    imbécilité manifeste

    Slang Meanings

    A guy
    He acts like an idiot, that guy.
    Il se comporte comme un imbécile, ce type.
    An idiot
    Look at him, he's a real idiot.
    Regarde-le, c'est un vrai imbécile.
    Get lost, idiot
    When he said that, I told him to get lost, idiot.
    Lorsqu'il a dit cela, je lui ai répondu de se casser, imbécile.