English–French
“madness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/foli/
Example
C'est de la folie de conduire si vite.
It's madness to drive so fast.
How to say “madness” in French
“Madness” in French is folie.
A burst of reckless energy overwhelms judgment, whether it drives a dangerous act or an excessive passion.
Example sentences with folie
Il a fait une folie en vendant sa maison.
He did something crazy when he sold his house.
Tips for using folie
- In faire une folie, folie often means a splurge or a daring indulgence rather than a mental illness.