English–French

“idiot” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃besil/

Example

Ne sois pas un imbécile.

Don't be an idiot.

Illustration for imbécile (idiot)

How to say “idiot” in French

“Idiot” in French is imbécile.

A person whose careless words or actions expose shallow judgment.

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

Example sentences with imbécile

C'est un imbécile.

He is an idiot.

Tips for using imbécile

  • Imbécile is a strong insult in ordinary speech, so direct use toward another person is usually offensive rather than merely descriptive.

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