English–French

“nonsense” in French

French

Alsofoutaise · niaiserie

Pronunciation

IPA/sotiz/

Example

Ne dis pas de sottises.

Don't talk nonsense.

Illustration for sottise (nonsense)

How to say “nonsense” in French

“Nonsense” in French is sottise.

A foolish thought, remark, or action that lacks seriousness and looks ridiculous.

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

Example sentences with sottise

Arrête tes sottises tout de suite.

Stop your nonsense right now.

Tips for using sottise

  • Sottise is feminine, so standard forms include une sottise and cette sottise.

Other French words for “nonsense”

C'est de la foutaise.

That's nonsense.

Il passe son temps à dire des niaiseries.

He spends his time talking nonsense.

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