tomfoolery in French
tomfoolery in French is bouffonnerie, niaiserie, pitrerie — tomfoolery means silly or foolish behaviour; playful nonsense.
tomfoolery in French
bouffonnerie
Foolish behaviour or speech.
niaiserie
Foolish behaviour or speech.
pitrerie
Foolish behaviour or speech.
What does "tomfoolery" mean?
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noun Silly or foolish behaviour; playful nonsense.
"The teacher had no patience for tomfoolery during the exam."
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tomfoolery in a sentence
- The teacher had no patience for tomfoolery during the exam.
- Enough tomfoolery — we need to get this finished.
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What is "tomfoolery" in French?
"tomfoolery" in French is bouffonnerie, niaiserie, pitrerie. tomfoolery means: Silly or foolish behaviour; playful nonsense.
How do you use "tomfoolery" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher had no patience for tomfoolery during the exam." In French, "tomfoolery" is bouffonnerie, niaiserie, pitrerie.
Are there other ways to say "tomfoolery" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "tomfoolery": bouffonnerie, niaiserie, pitrerie.
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