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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
adj
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
ingénu
adj
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
naïf
adj
(of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.

What does "naive" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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