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    Naïfs (en. Naive)

    /nɛfs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person or an attitude that is simple, candid, or even naïve.
    His naïve view of life often makes us smile.
    Son regard naïf sur la vie souvent nous fait sourire.
    Refers to a work of art characterized by innocence and simplicity.
    This naïve painting evokes childhood memories.
    Cette peinture naïve évoque des souvenirs d'enfance.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'naïvus', which means 'naïf', fool.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seem naïve
    To appear without malice, innocent.
    avoir l'air naïf
    a naïve look
    A look that denotes innocence or ignorance.
    un regard naïf
    to act with naivety
    To act without suspicion, with excessive innocence.
    agir avec naiveté

    Related Words

    naïveté
    Quality of a person who lacks experience and sophistication.
    naïveté
    candid
    A person who is simple-minded, lacking in malice.
    candide
    innocence
    State of a person who does not have experience of evil.
    innocence

    Slang Meanings

    To be too gullible.
    He is really naïve; he believes everything he's told.
    Il est vraiment naïf, il croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.
    To have unrealistic ideals.
    Criticizing his dreams is being naïve.
    Critiquer ses rêves, c'est être naïf.