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    Sottises (en. Nonsense)

    /sɔ.ti.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Actions or remarks that lack common sense.
    He said so much nonsense during the meeting.
    Il a dit tant de sottises lors de la réunion.
    What is considered ridiculous or nonsensical.
    The government's nonsense is often criticized.
    Les sottises du gouvernement sont souvent critiquées.
    Remarks or behaviors of no importance.
    Don't worry about that nonsense.
    Ne te soucie pas de ces sottises.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sotus' which means 'fool' or 'distraction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act foolishly
    To act in a stupid or nonsensical manner.
    faire des sottises
    it's nonsense
    It's ridiculous or unfounded.
    c'est des sottises
    not to say foolish things
    Not to say stupid things.
    ne pas dire de sottises

    Related Words

    foolishness
    Stupid action or word.
    bêtises
    madness
    Thoughtless or extravagant behaviors.
    folies
    trivialities
    Things of no value or importance.
    futilités

    Slang Meanings

    Pure nonsense.
    What he says is pure nonsense.
    Ce qu'il dit, c'est du grand n'importe quoi.
    To mock something serious.
    It's crazy what we can say and do without thinking: nonsense.
    C'est fou ce qu'on peut dire et faire sans réfléchir : des sottises.