naive in French
naive in French is naïf, ingénu — naive means lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
naive in French
naïf
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
ingénu
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
naïf
(of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.
What does "naive" mean?
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adj Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
"It was naive of him to think the deal had no hidden costs."
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noun A person who is naive; someone easily fooled.
"He wasn't some naive fresh out of school — he'd run three companies."
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naive in a sentence
- It was naive of him to think the deal had no hidden costs.
- She admitted her younger self had been naive about how the industry really worked.
- He wasn't some naive fresh out of school — he'd run three companies.
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What is "naive" in French?
"naive" in French is naïf, ingénu. naive means: Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
How do you use "naive" in a sentence?
Example: "It was naive of him to think the deal had no hidden costs." In French, "naive" is naïf, ingénu.
Are there other ways to say "naive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "naive": naïf, ingénu.
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