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    Marot (en. Marot)

    /ma.ʁo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An old term used to refer to a young man or an idiot.
    He acted like a marot in school.
    Il s'est comporté comme un marot au collège.
    Sometimes used to refer to a naïve person.
    This decision shows that he is really a marot.
    Cette décision montre qu'il est vraiment marot.

    Etymology

    From the name of the French poet Clément Marot (1496-1544), recognized for his light style.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a marot
    To be stupid or naïve.
    être un marot
    to act like a marot
    To act in a not very intelligent way.
    faire le marot

    Related Words

    idiot
    A person of limited or foolish intellect.
    imbécile
    naïve
    A person who lacks experience, caution, or discernment.
    naïf

    Slang Meanings

    An idiot in a humorous context.
    Look at him, he is really a marot.
    Regarde-le, il est vraiment un marot.
    A young man a bit lost.
    This marot doesn't know where he's going.
    Ce marot ne sait pas où il va.