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    Niais (en. Silly)

    /nje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who is simple-minded, gullible, or naive.
    He looks foolish with his constant smile.
    Il a l'air niais avec son sourire constant.
    Describes behavior or speech that lacks seriousness.
    His naive attitude towards problems annoys me.
    Son attitude niais face aux problèmes m'agace.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'nigellus', meaning 'black'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    naive as a child
    Extremely naïve or innocent.
    niais comme un enfant
    not to be foolish
    To be attentive and intelligent in one's decisions.
    ne pas être niais

    Related Words

    naivety
    Character of someone who is naive.
    naïveté
    simplicity
    Quality of what is simple, without complexity.
    simplicité
    gullibility
    Tendency to easily believe.
    crédulité

    Slang Meanings

    Kid
    He acts like a fool, always joking around like a kid.
    Il agit comme un niais, toujours à rigoler comme un gamin.
    Pretentious
    This guy is a real fool, always worried about trivialities like a pretentious person.
    Ce type est un vrai niais, toujours à se préoccuper de futilités comme un bobo.