buffoon in French
buffoon in French is bouffon — buffoon means someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
buffoon in French
bouffon
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
What does "buffoon" mean?
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noun Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
"The critics called the politician a buffoon after his disastrous speech."
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buffoon in a sentence
- The critics called the politician a buffoon after his disastrous speech.
- He played the buffoon at parties, always the first to make a fool of himself.
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What is "buffoon" in French?
"buffoon" in French is bouffon. buffoon means: Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
How do you use "buffoon" in a sentence?
Example: "The critics called the politician a buffoon after his disastrous speech." In French, "buffoon" is bouffon.
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