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    Sotenville (en. Sotenville)

    /so.tə.vɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A fictional locality that conveys a sense of collective stupidity.
    This place seems to be a real sotenville where everyone says absurd things.
    Cet endroit semble être une véritable sotenville où chacun dit des choses absurdes.
    A metaphor to designate a society where minds are dull.
    In this modern sotenville, education is no longer valued.
    Dans cette sotenville moderne, l'éducation n'est plus valorisée.

    Etymology

    Formation by derivation from 'sot', meaning stupid, with the suffix '-ville'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in a sotenville
    To exist in a non-intellectual environment.
    vivre dans une sotenville
    to act like in a sotenville
    To act in a stupid or illogical manner.
    faire de la sotenville
    to speak as if in a sotenville
    To express oneself absurdly.
    parler comme à sotenville

    Related Words

    fool
    Describing a person who lacks judgment, wisdom.
    sot
    stupid
    Showing a lack of intelligence or common sense.
    stupide
    absurd
    Challenging logic or common sense.
    absurde

    Slang Meanings

    A place where people act thoughtlessly.
    You'd think you were in a sotenville listening to them.
    On se croirait dans une sotenville à les écouter.
    A playful way to criticize senseless behaviors.
    He plays the fool in our sotenville!
    Il joue les sots dans notre sotenville!