English–French

“stupid” in French

French

Alsostupide

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛt/

Example

Ne sois pas bête, dis-moi la vérité.

Don't be stupid, tell me the truth.

Illustration for bête (stupid)

How to say “stupid” in French

“Stupid” in French is bête.

A shallow-minded act that blunders because common sense is absent.

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

Example sentences with bête

C'est bête de partir si tôt.

It's stupid to leave so early.

Tips for using bête

  • In Ne sois pas bête, the adjective addresses a person and can sound insulting, while C'est bête often describes something as merely silly or foolish.

Other French words for “stupid”

Ne sois pas stupide.

Don't be stupid.

“stupid” in other languages