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whimsy in French

whimsy in French is fantaisie, facétieux — whimsy means a playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

whimsy in French

fantaisie
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
facétieux
noun
An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.

What does "whimsy" mean?

  1. noun A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.
    "The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost."
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whimsy in a sentence

  • The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost.
  • His novels are known for their whimsy and gentle humour.

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What is "whimsy" in French?

"whimsy" in French is fantaisie, facétieux. whimsy means: A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

How do you use "whimsy" in a sentence?

Example: "The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost." In French, "whimsy" is fantaisie, facétieux.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "whimsy": fantaisie, facétieux.

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