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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
noun
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
simplet
noun
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
ingénu
noun
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
naïf
noun
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
niais
noun
(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

What does "simpleton" mean?

  1. 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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