silly

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose de stupide, d'enjoué ou qui manque de sérieux.

Describes someone or something that is foolish, playful, or lacking in seriousness.

1. Foolish or lacking senseA2informal

   Showing a lack of good sense or judgment; absurd.

   Insensé, absurde

   • That was a silly mistake to make.
   • Don't be silly, you can't fly without wings.
   • He told a silly joke that made everyone laugh.

   Synonymesabsurdasininebrainlessdaftfatuousfoolishidioticinanenonsensicalridiculoussenselessstupid

   Antonymesjudiciousprudentrationalreasonablesensiblesoundwise

2. Playfully amusingA2informal

   In a light-hearted, playful, or childish way that is not serious.

   Amusant de façon espiègle

   • The children were being silly and making funny faces.
   • We had a silly game of charades after dinner.
   • She wore a silly hat to the party.

   Synonymesclownishcomicalfarcicalfrivolousjocularlightheartedplayfulwaggishwhimsicalzany

   Antonymesgraveserioussobersolemn

• Nom désignant une personne stupide, naïve ou simple d'esprit, souvent employé avec une nuance légèrement péjorative ou affectueuse.

A noun referring to a foolish, naive, or simple-minded person, often used in a mildly derogatory or affectionate manner.

1. Foolish personA2informal

   A person who behaves in a foolish or childish way.

   Personne stupide ou puérile

   • Don't be such a silly, you know that's not true.
   • He's a silly for believing that story.
   • The children were acting like little sillies.

   Synonymesblockheaddoltduncefoolgooseidiotninnysimpleton

   Antonymesgeniusintellectualsage