English–French

“foolishly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛtəmɑ̃/

Example

Il a agi bêtement.

He acted foolishly.

Illustration for bêtement (foolishly)

How to say “foolishly” in French

“Foolishly” in French is bêtement.

A person acting on impulse without sound judgment, producing an awkward or risky result.

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

Example sentences with bêtement

Elle a perdu ses clés bêtement.

She foolishly lost her keys.

Tips for using bêtement

  • In some contexts, bêtement means simply or naively rather than expressing harsh condemnation.

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