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    Michu (en. Michu)

    /mi.ʃy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual considered to be not very intelligent or naïve.
    He was fooled by a michu who understood nothing about business.
    Il s'est laissé berner par un michu qui ne comprenait rien aux affaires.
    An amateur or beginner in a field.
    She is still a novice in sewing, but she is improving quickly.
    Elle est encore un michu en couture, mais elle s'améliore rapidement.

    Etymology

    The word 'michu' comes from the old French 'mich', which referred to a simple or rustic man.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    michu of society
    a person perceived as naïve among more experienced peers.
    michu de la société
    to play the fool
    to act in a naïve or reckless manner.
    faire un michu
    a novice in business
    someone who is easily deceived in a business context.
    un michu en affaires

    Related Words

    naivety
    Lack of experience or sophistication.
    naïveté
    stupidity
    Quality of being stupid.
    stupidité
    to sprinkle
    To speak in a brazen or careless manner.
    saupoudrer

    Slang Meanings

    A derogatory term for someone who is not very clever.
    He acted like a real michu by believing all those stories.
    Il agissait comme un vrai michu en croyant à toutes ces histoires.
    A humorous reference to an amateur in a hobby.
    This michu doesn't even know how to hold a guitar.
    Ce michu ne sait même pas comment tenir une guitare.