simpleton in French
simpleton in French is nigaud, simplet, ingénu — simpleton means a person who lacks common sense or shows poor judgement; a foolish person.
simpleton in French
nigaud
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
simplet
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
ingénu
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
naïf
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
niais
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
What does "simpleton" mean?
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noun A person who lacks common sense or shows poor judgement; a foolish person.
"Only a simpleton would sign a contract without reading it."
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simpleton in a sentence
- Only a simpleton would sign a contract without reading it.
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What is "simpleton" in French?
"simpleton" in French is nigaud, simplet, ingénu. simpleton means: A person who lacks common sense or shows poor judgement; a foolish person.
How do you use "simpleton" in a sentence?
Example: "Only a simpleton would sign a contract without reading it." In French, "simpleton" is nigaud, simplet, ingénu.
Are there other ways to say "simpleton" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "simpleton": nigaud, simplet, ingénu, naïf, niais.
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