Joset (en. Joset)

/ʒo.zɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual whose behavior is judged to be humorous or ridiculous.

He acted like a real joset at the party.

Il s'est comporté comme un vrai joset lors de la fête.

A term used to refer to an incompetent or dim-witted person.

This employee is a joset; he doesn't even know how to use the printer.

Cet employé est un joset, il ne sait même pas utiliser l'imprimante.

Derived from Old French, associated with terms meaning 'idiot' or 'fool'.

to act like a joset

To act in a ridiculous or stupid manner.

faire le joset

to be a joset

To be considered incompetent or clumsy.

être un joset

ridiculous

One who provokes laughter through absurdity.

ridicule

clumsy

One who shows little skill.

maladroit

stupid

One who lacks intelligence or common sense.

stupide

A term used among friends to mock someone who makes mistakes.

Stop acting like a joset and focus!

Arrête de faire le joset et concentre-toi!

Used to describe someone who tries too hard to fit in.

Don't act like a joset to try to make friends.

Ne fais pas le joset pour essayer de te faire des amis.