English–French

“crazy” in French

French

Alsocinglé · dingue

Pronunciation

IPA/fu/

Example

Il a l'air fou.

He looks crazy.

Illustration for fou (crazy)

How to say “crazy” in French

“Crazy” in French is fou.

A person, action, or feeling that has crossed the normal limits of rational control.

Full entry for fou: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fou

Il est fou de musique.

He is crazy about music.

Tips for using fou

  • In casual speech, Tu es fou can be playful, but it can also sound insulting, so the relationship and tone determine how it is received.

Other French words for “crazy”

C'est une idée cinglée.

It's a crazy idea.

Tu es dingue !

You're crazy!

“crazy” in other languages