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frivole

frivolous

adjective free-VOL Rare

Also means

trivial

Usage Note

frivole describes someone or something lacking seriousness or depth. The noun form is frivolité, which also refers to the craft of tatting lace. The opposite, sérieux, is the quality a frivole person conspicuously lacks.

Examples

"Elle a des préoccupations frivoles."

Natural Translation

She has frivolous concerns.

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