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insanity in French

insanity in French is folie — insanity means serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.

insanity in French

folie
noun
The state of being insane; madness.

What does "insanity" mean?

  1. noun Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.
    "His lawyer argued a defense of insanity."
  2. noun Extreme foolishness or a chaotic, reckless situation.
    "Trying to finish the project in one night is pure insanity."
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insanity in a sentence

  • His lawyer argued a defense of insanity.
  • Trying to finish the project in one night is pure insanity.

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What is "insanity" in French?

"insanity" in French is folie. insanity means: Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.

How do you use "insanity" in a sentence?

Example: "His lawyer argued a defense of insanity." In French, "insanity" is folie.

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