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nincompoop in French

nincompoop in French is nigaud, abruti, benêt — nincompoop means a silly, foolish person.

nincompoop in French

nigaud
noun
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]
abruti
noun
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]
benêt
noun
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]
bercé trop près du mur
noun
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]
cloche
noun
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]
con
noun
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]

What does "nincompoop" mean?

  1. noun A silly, foolish person.
    "Only a nincompoop would leave the front door wide open overnight."

nincompoop in a sentence

  • Only a nincompoop would leave the front door wide open overnight.
  • He called himself a nincompoop for forgetting the tickets.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "nincompoop" in French?

"nincompoop" in French is nigaud, abruti, benêt. nincompoop means: A silly, foolish person.

How do you use "nincompoop" in a sentence?

Example: "Only a nincompoop would leave the front door wide open overnight." In French, "nincompoop" is nigaud, abruti, benêt.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "nincompoop": nigaud, abruti, benêt, bercé trop près du mur, cloche, con.

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