foolishness in French
foolishness in French is folie, déraison, sottise — foolishness means the state or quality of being unwise or silly.
foolishness in French
folie
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
déraison
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
sottise
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
bêtise
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.
sottise
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.
folie
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.
What does "foolishness" mean?
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noun The state or quality of being unwise or silly.
"His foolishness cost him the whole deal."
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noun A silly or absurd act or idea.
"The whole plan was foolishness from start to finish."
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foolishness in a sentence
- His foolishness cost him the whole deal.
- The whole plan was foolishness from start to finish.
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What is "foolishness" in French?
"foolishness" in French is folie, déraison, sottise. foolishness means: The state or quality of being unwise or silly.
How do you use "foolishness" in a sentence?
Example: "His foolishness cost him the whole deal." In French, "foolishness" is folie, déraison, sottise.
Are there other ways to say "foolishness" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "foolishness": folie, déraison, sottise, bêtise.
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