Niaise (en. Silly)

/njaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Qualifies a person who acts in a stupid or immature way.

It is really foolish to think he will change.

Il est vraiment niaise de penser qu'il va changer.

Used to describe something that lacks seriousness or maturity.

These games are really silly in my opinion.

Ces jeux sont vraiment niaises selon moi.

Derived from 'niaiser' which comes from Old French 'niaiser', evoking the idea of acting foolishly.

act like a fool

To act in a senseless or stupid manner.

faire le niaise

be foolish

To be considered as not very intelligent.

être niaise

foolishness

Event or statement that is considered nonsense.

niaiserie

to fool around

To act in a senseless or stupid manner.

niaiser

A term used to describe someone as foolish in a friendly context.

Don't be silly, you know that's not true.

Ne sois pas niaise, tu sais que ce n'est pas vrai.

Used to refer to a joke or light behavior.

Stop fooling around, we're serious here!

Arrête de niaiser, on est sérieux ici!