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    Sottise (en. Stupidity)

    /sɔ.tiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An idea or act devoid of meaning.
    His proposal was a real silliness.
    Sa proposition était une vraie sottise.
    Words or behavior that lack wisdom.
    He said silly things thinking he was being funny.
    Il a dit des sottises en croyant être drôle.
    A thoughtless or absurd approach.
    Making that investment was a silliness.
    Faire cet investissement était une sottise.

    Etymology

    The word 'sottise' comes from the old French 'sot', which means 'fool' or 'stupid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do foolish things
    Acting in a foolish or reckless manner.
    faire des sottises
    to speak nonsense
    Expressing oneself senselessly.
    parler en sottises
    foolishness of the world
    Naivetes generally welcomed by society.
    sottise du monde

    Related Words

    fool
    A person who lacks discernment.
    sot
    foolishness
    An action or statement that is ridiculous, lacking judgment.
    bêtise
    stupidity
    The quality of being stupid.
    stupidité

    Slang Meanings

    To say silly things.
    He only says nonsense, ignore him.
    Il ne fait que dire des sottises, ignore-le.
    To act like an idiot.
    Stop with your silliness!
    Arrête avec tes sottises !
    To be of great naivety.
    He really showed foolishness by believing that.
    Il a vraiment fait preuve de sottise en croyant cela.