English–French

“naive” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/naif/

Example

Elle est très naïve et fait confiance à tout le monde.

She is very naive and trusts everyone.

Illustration for naïf (naive)

How to say “naive” in French

“Naive” in French is naïf.

A trusting person who accepts appearances without looking for hidden motives.

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

Example sentences with naïf

Il était trop naïf et il a signé sans lire.

He was too naive and signed without reading.

Tips for using naïf

  • The feminine form is naïve, while the masculine form is naïf, with the final consonant pronounced in the feminine form.

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