lubie — meaning in English French → English · translate English → French instead English meaning fad noun Something that becomes suddenly popular but only for a short while. whim noun A sudden, playful, or impulsive idea or desire, with little or no real reason behind it. Senses lubie is used for these senses in English: fad A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time. whim A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea. Related French words mode caprice