frivolous in French
frivolous in French is frivole, bagatelle, bricole — frivolous means silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
frivolous in French
frivole
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
bagatelle
Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.
bricole
Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.
What does "frivolous" mean?
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adj Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
"He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing."
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adj Of little real importance or value; trivial.
"She spent her bonus on frivolous purchases like novelty mugs."
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adj Legal: describing a claim or lawsuit that has no serious legal basis and is unlikely to succeed.
"The judge dismissed the case as frivolous."
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frivolous in a sentence
- He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing.
- She spent her bonus on frivolous purchases like novelty mugs.
- The judge dismissed the case as frivolous.
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What is "frivolous" in French?
"frivolous" in French is frivole, bagatelle, bricole. frivolous means: Silly or lacking seriousness, especially at a time when seriousness is expected.
How do you use "frivolous" in a sentence?
Example: "He was fired for making frivolous jokes during the safety briefing." In French, "frivolous" is frivole, bagatelle, bricole.
Are there other ways to say "frivolous" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "frivolous": frivole, bagatelle, bricole.
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