English–French

“silly thing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/betiz/

Example

Il a dit une bêtise pendant la réunion.

He said something silly during the meeting.

Illustration for bêtise (silly thing)

How to say “silly thing” in French

“Silly thing” in French is bêtise.

A thoughtless comment or harmless mistake that reveals poor judgment.

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

Example sentences with bêtise

Il a reconnu sa bêtise et s'est excusé.

He admitted his foolishness and apologized.

Tips for using bêtise

  • Dire une bêtise refers to saying something foolish, while faire une bêtise refers to doing something foolish or making a minor mistake.

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