insane in French
insane in French is fou, dément, délirant — insane means suffering from serious mental illness; not of sound mind.
insane in French
fou
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
dément
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
délirant
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
dérangé
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
démentiel
Causing insanity or madness.
dérangeant
Causing insanity or madness.
malsain
Causing insanity or madness.
fou
(informal) Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical.
délirant
(informal) Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical.
aberrant
(informal) Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical.
chimérique
(informal) Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical.
What does "insane" mean?
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adj Suffering from serious mental illness; not of sound mind.
"He was declared legally insane and unfit to stand trial."
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adj Extremely foolish, reckless, or impractical.
"It would be insane to quit your job with no savings."
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adj (informal) Extremely impressive, intense, or extraordinary.
"The view from the summit was insane."
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insane in a sentence
- He was declared legally insane and unfit to stand trial.
- It would be insane to quit your job with no savings.
- Driving in that storm is insane.
- The view from the summit was insane.
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What is "insane" in French?
"insane" in French is fou, dément, délirant. insane means: Suffering from serious mental illness; not of sound mind.
How do you use "insane" in a sentence?
Example: "He was declared legally insane and unfit to stand trial." In French, "insane" is fou, dément, délirant.
Are there other ways to say "insane" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "insane": fou, dément, délirant, dérangé, démentiel, dérangeant.
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