Insensés (en. Insane)

ɛ̃.sɑ̃.se

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Lacking meaning or reason.
His ideas were crazy and unrealistic.
Ses idées étaient insensées et irréalistes.
The act of behaving in an illogical or ridiculous manner.
The crazy behavior of this person surprised everyone.
Le comportement insensé de cette personne a surpris tout le monde.
Describing an action that has no justification.
It was a crazy expense without necessity.
C'était une dépense insensée sans nécessité.

Etymology

From the prefix in- meaning 'non' and 'sensé', from sens.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crazy ideas
Ideas that are completely illogical or unrealistic.
des idées insensées
to act crazily
To act without reason or logic, in an immoderate or extravagant manner.
agir de façon insensée
a crazy project
A project that makes no sense or is impractical.
un projet insensé

Related Words

sensible
That which makes sense, logical.
sensé
absurd
That which defies logic or common sense.
absurde
crazy
Devoid of common sense, acting unpredictably.
folle

Slang Meanings

Completely wacky idea.
Your plan to go abroad without any money is really crazy.
Ton plan de partir à l'étranger sans sous est vraiment insensé.
Unpredictable behavior that leaves one puzzled.
She had another crazy reaction in that situation.
Elle a encore eu une réaction insensée dans cette situation.