folly
/ˈfɑli/ nom B2En français : folie, sottise
- Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality. · It would be folly to walk all that way, knowing the shops are probably shut by now.
- Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence. · The purchase of Alaska from Russia was termed Seward's folly.
- A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons. · A luncheonette in the shape of a coffee cup is particularly conspicuous, as is intended of an architectural duck or folly.
Pluriel follies
Dans la bibliothèque
“What is this new folly, little dreamer of dreams?” said Bagheera.
With _your_ good sense, to be so honestly blind to the follies and nonsense of others!
Follies and nonsense, whims and inconsistencies, _do_ divert me, I own, and I laugh at them whenever I can.
I cannot forget the follies and vices of others so soon as I ought, nor their offences against myself.
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