frivolity

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est frivole ; absence de sérieux, souvent associée à l'insouciance, à la légèreté ou à un comportement superficiel et sans importance.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being frivolous; lack of seriousness, often involving light-heartedness, silliness, or trivial behavior.

indénombrable

1. Lack of seriousnessB2formal

   Behavior or activity that is not serious, sensible, or important; lightheartedness.

   Légèreté

   • The meeting was interrupted by moments of frivolity.
   • His frivolity during the serious discussion annoyed the others.
   • She was criticized for her frivolity in handling the budget.

   Synonymesfacetiousnessflippancylevitylightheartednesssillinesstriviality

   Antonymesgravityseriousnesssobrietysolemnity

2. Trivial or silly behaviorB2formal

   Actions or words that are silly, trivial, or not meant to be taken seriously.

   Légèreté, futilité

   • The party was full of laughter and frivolity.
   • He dismissed her concerns as mere frivolity.
   • The frivolity of the conversation made it hard to focus on work.

   Synonymeschildishnessdizzinessflippancyfoolishnessgiddinesslevitypuerilitysillinesstrivialitywhimsy

   Antonymesgravityseriousnesssobriety