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    Sot (en. Fool)

    /sɔt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual considered stupid.
    This man is a true fool who understands nothing.
    Cet homme est un vrai sot qui ne comprend rien.
    Someone who is easily fooled.
    Don't be foolish, pay attention to what you're told.
    Ne sois pas sot, fais attention à ce qu'on te dit.
    A person who engages in ridiculous behavior.
    He acted like a fool during the meeting.
    Il a agi comme un sot lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stultus', which means 'stupid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sot as a donkey
    Extremely stupid.
    sot comme un âne
    to act foolish
    To act in a ridiculous or senseless manner.
    faire le sot
    to be a fool
    To be a clumsy or not very intelligent person.
    être un sot

    Related Words

    foolishness
    Action or speech that is stupid.
    sottise
    foolishly
    In a stupid manner.
    sottement
    foolishness
    The quality of being foolish.
    sotterie

    Slang Meanings

    Terrible idiot
    He behaves like a terrible idiot all the time.
    Il agit comme un terrible idiot en permanence.
    Cretin
    Don't be a cretin, think before you speak.
    Ne sois pas un crétin, réfléchis avant de parler.