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    Insensée (en. Insane)

    /ɛ̃.sɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes an action or statement lacking reason.
    His decision to act that way was senseless.
    Sa décision d'agir ainsi était insensée.
    Which is absurd or unreasonable.
    The idea of leaving without preparation was completely insane.
    L'idée de partir sans se préparer était tout à fait insensée.
    Which does not take into account the consequences.
    It was foolish to cross the road without looking.
    C'était insensé de traverser la route sans regarder.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'insensus', meaning 'that which is not sensible'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a nonsensical idea
    An idea that makes no sense or is very reckless.
    une idée insensée
    to act senselessly
    To act without thinking about the consequences.
    agir de manière insensée

    Related Words

    insensitivity
    State of not feeling or not reacting.
    insensibilité
    sane
    Having sense, which is reasonable.
    sensé
    thoughtless
    Which has not been thought through, which is unpredictable.
    irréfléchi

    Slang Meanings

    Madness
    It's really madness to believe that.
    C'est vraiment une folie de croire à ça.
    Stupidity
    That remark is pure stupidity.
    Ce propos est de la débilité pure.