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    Inoffensif (en. Harmless)

    /in.ɔ.fɑ̃.sif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is harmless, safe.
    This animal is harmless and poses no danger to humans.
    Cet animal est inoffensif et ne représente aucun danger pour l'homme.
    That which is not offensive or hurtful.
    His comment was harmless and everyone laughed.
    Son commentaire était inoffensif et tout le monde a ri.
    That which does not provoke negative reactions.
    The jokes were harmless and even the most sensitive found them funny.
    Les blagues étaient inoffensives et même les plus sensibles ont trouvé ça drôle.

    Etymology

    Formed from the prefix in- and the word offensive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    harmless as a lamb
    That which is very gentle and harmless.
    inoffensif comme un agneau
    harmless words
    Words that do not hurt anyone.
    paroles inoffensives

    Related Words

    offensive
    That which causes offense or harm.
    offensif
    innocent
    That which has not committed an offense or crime.
    innocent
    insignificant
    That which is safe or has no consequences.
    anodin

    Slang Meanings

    A term used humorously to designate something entirely harmless.
    Don't worry about this movie, it's just a classic, completely harmless.
    Ne t'inquiète pas pour ce film, c'est juste un grand classique, tout à fait inoffensif.
    Used to describe a person without harmful ambition.
    This guy is so harmless, he could never harm a fly.
    Cet gars est tellement inoffensif, il ne pourrait jamais faire de mal à une mouche.