idiotie

stupidity, idiocy

noun ee-dyoh-TEE Rare

Also means

stupid thing (said or done)

Usage Note

Idiotie can denote the abstract quality of stupidity or a specific foolish act or remark, much like 'idiocy' in English. The adjective idiot (m) / idiote (f) is used both as a noun and modifier. The phrase dire des idioties means to talk nonsense.

Examples

"Arrête de dire des idioties!"

Natural Translation

Stop talking nonsense!

Literal Translation

Stop saying stupidities!

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