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    Ingénu (en. Ingenuous)

    [ɛ̃.ʒe.ny]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is of a natural simplicity, without malice.
    This child is ingenuous; he still believes in fairy tales.
    Cet enfant est ingénu, il croit encore aux contes de fées.
    Who shows innocence and candor.
    She has an ingenuous smile that charms everyone.
    Elle a un sourire ingénu qui charme tout le monde.
    Refers to a person who does not perceive the hidden intentions of others.
    His ingenuous nature makes him vulnerable to manipulation.
    Sa nature ingène le rend vulnérable aux manipulations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ingenuus', meaning 'born free'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an ingenuous person at a time
    A person who combines naivety and seriousness.
    un ingéner à la fois
    to be ingenuous
    To be too trusting or gullible in a situation.
    être ingéner

    Related Words

    ingenuousness
    The quality of being ingenuous, naivety.
    ingénuité

    Slang Meanings

    A person who can easily be deceived.
    Be careful with him; he is as naive as can be!
    Attention avec lui, il est ingé comme tout !
    To be too sweet or too gullible.
    Stop being naive; you need to be cautious.
    Arrête d'être ingé, tu dois te méfier.