French Conversation · Level 139
30 words
French word
sottise
Pronunciation
IPA/sotiz/
Meaning
- feminine nounnonsense
Example
Ne dis pas de sottises.
Don't talk nonsense.
More examples
Arrête tes sottises tout de suite.
Stop your nonsense right now.
Core concept
A foolish thought, remark, or action that lacks seriousness and looks ridiculous.
Common phrases
arrêter les sottises
stop the nonsense
dire des sottises
say foolish things
faire des sottises
do foolish things
Similar words
bêtise: A silly remark or action.
erreur: A mistake or incorrect result.
plaisanterie: A humorous remark or playful act intended to amuse.
Definition in French
Idée, parole ou acte considéré comme sans intelligence ni sérieux et souvent qualifié de ridicule.
Word origin
Sottise is formed from the adjective sot with the noun-forming suffix -ise, following an Old French formation whose deeper origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- Sottise is feminine, so standard forms include une sottise and cette sottise.