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    Sotte (en. Stupid)

    [sɔt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Lacking intelligence or wit.
    She made a silly remark during the meeting.
    Elle a fait une remarque sotte pendant la réunion.
    Vain or devoid of meaning.
    How silly it is to argue over that!
    Comme il est sotte de se disputer pour cela !
    Describes behavior or an attitude that is thoughtless.
    It's silly not to think before acting.
    C'est sotte de ne pas réfléchir avant d'agir.

    Etymology

    From old French 'sot', derived from Latin 'stultus' which means 'stupid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stupid as a mule
    Extremely stupid.
    sotte comme un âne
    a silly joke
    A joke of little interest.
    une sotte plaisanterie
    silly curiosity
    A futile curiosity.
    sotte curiosité

    Related Words

    silliness
    Action or statement that is stupid.
    sottise
    fool
    A person regarded as foolish.
    sot
    stupidity
    Quality of a person who acts foolishly.
    stupidité

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone by calling them silly.
    He called his friend silly for doing something foolish.
    Il a traité son ami de sotte pour avoir fait une bêtise.
    To use the term to refer to a naive person.
    She is really silly to believe everything she is told.
    Elle est vraiment sotte de croire tout ce qu'on lui dit.