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    Stupidité (en. Stupidity)

    /sty.pɪ.dite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lack of intelligence or common sense.
    His stupidity led him to make poor choices.
    Sa stupidité l'a conduit à faire des choix malavisés.
    A stupid act or remark.
    This stupidity caused a big misunderstanding.
    Cette stupidité a provoqué un gros malentendu.
    The quality of being absurd or illogical.
    The stupidity of certain rules is striking.
    La stupidité de certaines règles est frappante.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'stupiditas', derived from 'stupidus' which means 'dull, stupid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit a stupidity
    To do something very foolish.
    commettre une stupidité
    to speak with stupidity
    To express oneself senselessly.
    parler avec stupidité
    blatant stupidity
    Triviality or marked ignorance.
    stupidité crasse
    to not see beyond the end of one's nose
    To be narrow-minded, lacking discernment.
    ne pas voir plus loin que le bout de son nez

    Related Words

    stupid
    Lacking intelligence or sense.
    stupide
    imbecile
    A person whose intelligence is very low.
    imbécile
    foolish
    One who acts without good sense or thought.
    bête

    Slang Meanings

    Rash decision
    He made a snap decision; it was a real rash decision.
    Il a pris une décision éclair, c'était un vrai coup de tête.
    To be off the mark
    He always responds with nonsense; he’s really off the mark.
    Il répond toujours n'importe quoi, il est vraiment à côté de la plaque.