frivolité

Definitions of frivolité
  1. noun
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    synonyms: espièglerie, polissonnerie
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    type of:
    bêtise
    foolish or senseless behavior
  2. noun
    the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
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    antonyms:
    sérieux
    the trait of being serious
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    imprudence, légèreté, manque de sérieux
    a manner lacking seriousness
    enjouement
    a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
    esprit joueur, vivacité
    lively high-spirited playfulness
    humour, sens de l'humour
    the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous
    type of:
    caractéristique, trait de caractère
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  3. noun
    something of little value or significance
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    type of:
    bagatelle, rien
    something of small importance
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