Naïs (en. Born)

/nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Someone who is excessively simple, lacking experience, and easily fooled.

He is so naive that he believes everything he is told.

Il est si naïs qu'il croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.

Referring to a person whose intentions are pure and innocent.

Her trust in others is so naive that she doesn't see the harm.

Sa confiance en les autres est tellement naïs qu'elle ne voit pas le mal.

Lack of sophistication or cunning in one's judgments.

His naive approach to the business world has earned him criticism.

Son approche naïs du monde des affaires lui a valu des critiques.

From Latin 'nativus', meaning 'born', by extension 'naïf' in the sense of innocence.

to have naive ideas

To have thoughts or beliefs without critical discernment.

avoir des idées naïves

to be naive like a dove

To be very innocent and trusting, often to one's detriment.

être naïf comme une colombe

a naive look

A look that shows innocence or simplicity.

un regard naïf

naiveté

The character of someone who is naive.

naïveté

naively

In a naive manner.

naïvement

naive

The masculine form of naïve, relating to something simple or innocent.

naïf

To be too trusting in a situation

It is naive to believe that there is no trap.

Il est naïs de croire qu'il ne y a pas de piège.

To easily fall for scams

She is so naive, she was once again a victim of an online scam.

Elle est si naïs, elle a encore été victime d'une arnaque en ligne.