Lanterne (en. Lantern)

/lɑ̃.tʁn/

Synonyms

A way of saying that someone is a bit lost or confused.

He looks like a lantern, not understanding anything about the situation.

Il a l'air d'une lanterne, ne comprenant rien à la situation.

Can refer to a person who thrives in the dark or has low intellectual illumination.

He's not a lantern; he doesn't bring any bright ideas.

Ce n'est pas une lanterne, il n'apporte aucune idée brillante.