Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Folie et sottise

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asinine

[Adjectif]

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

idiot, bête, stupide

Ex: The plan was criticized for its asinine assumptions and lack of logic .Le plan a été critiqué pour ses hypothèses **stupides** et son manque de logique.

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boorish

[Adjectif]

having rude or disrespectful manners

grossier

Ex: Their boorish conduct at the event embarrassed their friends .Leur comportement **grossier** lors de l'événement a embarrassé leurs amis.

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boor

[nom]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

goujat, malotru

Ex: Despite his wealth , he was seen as a boor due to his lack of refinement .Malgré sa richesse, il était considéré comme un **rustre** en raison de son manque de raffinement.

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callow

[Adjectif]

(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

novice, inexpérimenté, néophyte

Ex: The team ’s callow tactics were easily outmaneuvered by their opponents .Les tactiques **naïves** de l'équipe ont été facilement contournées par leurs adversaires.

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fatuous

[Adjectif]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

stupide, sot, bête

Ex: It was clear that the fatuous plan lacked any serious consideration .Il était clair que le plan **insensé** manquait de toute considération sérieuse.

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gauche

[Adjectif]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

gauche, balourd, maladroit

Ex: The presenter’s gauche mannerisms were distracting during the conference.Les maniérismes **gauches** du présentateur étaient distrayants pendant la conférence.

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insularity

[nom]

lack of contact, interaction, or openness with other people or cultures, often leading to narrowness of view

isolement, repli sur soi

Ex: Her insularity came from rarely traveling outside her community .Son **insularité** provenait du fait qu'elle voyageait rarement en dehors de sa communauté.

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prodigal

[Adjectif]

habitually spending money or other resources in a reckless, extravagant, and wasteful way

prodigue

Ex: The film portrayed the prodigal son who squandered his inheritance on frivolous pursuits .Le film a dépeint le fils **prodigue** qui a gaspillé son héritage dans des poursuites frivoles.

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maladroit

[Adjectif]

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior due to a lack of skill

maladroit

Ex: The maladroit tennis player struggled with hand-eye coordination on the court .Elle a donné une explication **maladroite** qui n'a fait qu'embrouiller davantage la question.

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parochial

[Adjectif]

possessing a limited understanding or point of view, and not open to broadening it

de clocher, réduit, borné, étroit

Ex: He criticized the project for its parochial perspective , arguing it lacked innovation and inclusivity .Il a critiqué le projet pour sa perspective **étroite**, affirmant qu'il manquait d'innovation et d'inclusivité.

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credulous

[Adjectif]

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

crédule

Ex: The politician 's promises were taken at face value by his credulous supporters .Les promesses du politicien ont été prises pour argent comptant par ses partisans **crédule**.

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garrulous

[Adjectif]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

bavard

Ex: She became known for her garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .Elle est devenue connue pour sa nature **bavarde**, discutant sans fin de sujets mineurs.

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loquacious

[Adjectif]

relating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary

loquace

Ex: The loquacious guest dominated the dinner conversation .L'invité **bavard** a dominé la conversation pendant le dîner.

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voluble

[Adjectif]

characterized by a ready and continuous flow of speech

volubile

Ex: A voluble neighbor could talk for hours about local politics .**Volubile**, un voisin pourrait parler pendant des heures de la politique locale.

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impetuous

[Adjectif]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impétueux

Ex: The impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip , facing consequences from both parents and teachers .L'adolescent **impétueux** a décidé de sécher l'école pour un road trip, faisant face aux conséquences de ses parents et de ses enseignants.

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distrait

[Adjectif]

not fully attentive or focused, often due to worry, anxiety, or preoccupation with other thoughts

distrait, inattentif

Ex: The distrait waiter forgot to bring half the order .Le serveur **distrait** a oublié d'apporter la moitié de la commande.

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lax

[Adjectif]

showing a tendency to be less strict about rules or discipline

laxiste, souple

Ex: The city had a lax attitude toward parking violations , leading to frequent abuse .La ville avait une attitude **laxiste** envers les infractions de stationnement, conduisant à des abus fréquents.

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to pass the buck

[Phrase]

to refuse to hold oneself responsible for something when one should and expect others to deal with it instead

Ex: During the investigation, it was revealed that several individuals had passed the buck, resulting in a lack of accountability.

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remiss

[Adjectif]

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

négligent

Ex: The government was remiss in addressing the environmental concerns raised by the community .Le gouvernement a été **négligent** en ne répondant pas aux préoccupations environnementales soulevées par la communauté.

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slovenly

[Adjectif]

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

négligé

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buffoon

[nom]

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

bouffon, pitre

Ex: Despite his reputation as a buffoon, he occasionally demonstrated surprising wisdom in his speeches .Malgré sa réputation de **bouffon**, il a parfois fait preuve d'une sagesse surprenante dans ses discours.

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gormless

[Adjectif]

clueless or showing a lack of awareness or understanding

stupide, hébété

Ex: The teacher patiently explained the concept to the gormless student, hoping for some sign of comprehension.Le professeur a patiemment expliqué le concept à l'étudiant **ignorant**, espérant un signe de compréhension.

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inane

[Adjectif]

lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

inepte, stupide, idiot

Ex: The politicians wasted time with inane bickering instead of discussing actual policy solutions.Les politiciens ont perdu du temps avec des querelles **insensées** au lieu de discuter de véritables solutions politiques.

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fool's paradise

[Phrase]

a state of happiness based on false hopes or illusions

Ex: The fool's paradise shattered once the truth came out.

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barmy

[Adjectif]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

fou, dingue

Ex: You must be barmy to go swimming in this freezing weather .Il faut être **dingue** pour aller nager par ce temps glacial.

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batty

[Adjectif]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

dingue, fêlé

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bonkers

[Adjectif]

crazy, eccentric, or acting in a way that seems mentally unsound

dingue, fou

Ex: My friends think I'm bonkers for camping in the desert alone.Mes amis pensent que je suis **dingue** de camper seul dans le désert.

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madcap

[Adjectif]

showing little or no careful thought or planning

loufoque, fou, folle

Ex: The film's madcap pacing kept the audience laughing from start to finish.Le rythme **débridé** du film a fait rire le public du début à la fin.

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buffoonery

[nom]

foolish, clownish, or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse or entertain

bouffonnerie, clownerie

Ex: Political debates sometimes slip into buffoonery rather than serious discussion .Les débats politiques glissent parfois vers la **bouffonnerie** plutôt que vers une discussion sérieuse.

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precipitate

[Adjectif]

done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought

précipité, hâtif

Ex: The government’s precipitate response to the crisis only worsened the situation.La réponse **précipitée** du gouvernement à la crise n'a fait qu'aggraver la situation.

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to tilt at windmills

[Phrase]

to fight or criticize imaginary enemies or problems

Ex: They spent the meeting tilting at windmills over hypothetical threats.

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