bête
Meanings
Adjective
1. stupid; inept (not very bright and lacking in judgement) (offensive)
2. silly; avoidable (which could have been easily averted)
3. grumpy (having a bad character or in a bad mood; showing great displeasure in interacting with people) (Canada, informal)
Examples89
Je dis ça, mais depuis quelques semaines elle est moins bête. Même avec moi
I say that, but these last few weeks she hasn't been as nasty [lit: "less of a beast"]. Even with me.
Il n'est pas plus bête que vous ne l'êtes.
He is no more foolish than you are.
Il n'est pas plus bête que tu ne l'es.
He is no more foolish than you are.
Allons, ne sois pas bête.
Come on, don't be silly.
Ne sois pas aussi bête.
Don't be so silly.
Ne soyez pas aussi bête.
Don't be so silly.