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ineptie

nonsense

noun ee-nep-SEE Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

ineptitude

Usage Note

Ineptie can mean either a foolish, absurd statement or action, or the quality of being inept. In everyday speech the plural des inepties ('a load of nonsense') is very common. The related adjective inepte means 'inept' or 'absurd'. Learners should note the silent final 'e' — the word ends in the sound ee, not a 't'.

Examples

"Il ne dit que des inepties."

Natural Translation

He talks nothing but nonsense.

Literal Translation

He says only nonsense.

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