Naïves (en. Naive)

/nɛ.v/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Referring to a person who is simple-minded or who has an idealistic view.

She was so naive that she believed everything she was told.

Elle était si naïve qu'elle croyait tout ce qu'on lui disait.

A term used to describe a straightforward and uncalculated approach to others.

His naive attitude made him charming but vulnerable.

Son attitude naïve le rendait charmant mais vulnérable.

Characteristic of an artistic or literary style that appears simple and childlike.

This painting has a naive style that draws attention.

Ce tableau a un style naïf qui attire l'attention.

From the Latin 'naïvus', meaning natural or unpretentious.

to have a naivety

Expresses an absence of distrust, an innocence.

avoir une naïveté

naive as a dove

Describes someone who is very innocent.

naïve comme une colombe

naivety of mind

A state of mind characterized by simplicity and innocence.

naïveté d'esprit

naivety

Quality of a naive person.

naïveté

banality

Excessive simplicity, lack of depth.

banalité

innocence

State of one who has not been corrupted by experience.

innocence

A person who is easily deceived.

Don't be so naive, you get fooled every time.

Ne sois pas si naïve, tu te fais avoir à chaque fois.

Someone who acts without thinking about the consequences.

His behavior is really naive, he never thinks about the results.

Son comportement est vraiment naïf, il ne pense jamais aux résultats.