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idiot in French

idiot in French is idiot, idiote, imbécile — idiot means a foolish or stupid person, or someone who makes a very poor decision.

idiot in French

idiot
noun
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
idiote
noun
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
imbécile
noun
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
bouffon
noun
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
bouffonne
noun
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
crétin
noun
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.

What does "idiot" mean?

  1. noun A foolish or stupid person, or someone who makes a very poor decision.
    "Only an idiot would leave the front door unlocked all night."
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idiot in a sentence

  • Only an idiot would leave the front door unlocked all night.
  • He felt like an idiot after sending the email to the wrong client.

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What is "idiot" in French?

"idiot" in French is idiot, idiote, imbécile. idiot means: A foolish or stupid person, or someone who makes a very poor decision.

How do you use "idiot" in a sentence?

Example: "Only an idiot would leave the front door unlocked all night." In French, "idiot" is idiot, idiote, imbécile.

Are there other ways to say "idiot" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "idiot": idiot, idiote, imbécile, bouffon, bouffonne, crétin.

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