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(naive) naïf, simplet; (feeble-minded) simple d'esprit;∎ it's a very simple-minded view of society c'est une vision très simpliste de la sociétéUn panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > simple-minded
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adjective péj [person] simple d'esprit; [attitude] naïf/naïve -
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- minded ['maɪndɪd]∎ simple-minded simple d'esprit;∎ they're so narrow-minded ils sont tellement étroits d'esprit∎ to be politically-minded s'intéresser beaucoup à la politique;∎ many young people are scientifically-minded beaucoup de jeunes ont l'esprit scientifique∎ she isn't very money-minded (money isn't important to her) elle n'est pas très préoccupée par les questions d'argent;∎ he's very sports-minded c'est un passionné de sports -
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simple [ˈsɪmpl]1. adjectivea. ( = uncomplicated) simple• nothing could be simpler! c'est tout ce qu'il y a de plus simple !• the simple fact that... le simple fait que...• a simple phone call could win you a CD player un simple appel et vous pourriez gagner un lecteur de CD• for the simple reason that... pour la simple raison que...2. compounds* * *['sɪmpl]1) ( not complicated) simple2) ( not elaborate) [dress, furniture, style] sobre; [food, tastes] simple3) ( unsophisticated) simple4) ( dimwitted) simplet/-ette (colloq), simple d'esprit5) ( basic) [structure] simple; [sentence, tense] simple -
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['simpl]1) (not difficult; easy: a simple task.) simple2) (not complicated or involved: The matter is not as simple as you think.) simple3) (not fancy or unusual; plain: a simple dress/design; He leads a very simple life.) simple4) (pure; mere: the simple truth.) pur et simple5) (trusting and easily cheated: She is too simple to see through his lies.) naïf6) (weak in the mind; not very intelligent: I'm afraid he's a bit simple, but he's good with animals.) niais•- simplicity - simplification - simplified - simplify - simply - simple-minded - simple-mindedness -
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simple ['sɪmpəl]∎ his reasons are never simple ses raisons ne sont jamais simples;∎ it's a simple operation c'est une opération simple;∎ getting there was the simple part ce n'est pas d'y aller qui était difficile;∎ it's a simple meal to prepare c'est un repas facile à préparer;∎ it would be simpler to do it myself ce serait plus simple que je le fasse ou si je le faisais moi-même;∎ it should be a simple matter to change your ticket tu ne devrais avoir aucun mal à changer ton billet;∎ to yearn for the simple life aspirer au retour à la nature;∎ let's hear your story, then, but keep it simple bon, racontez votre histoire, mais passez-moi les détails;∎ it's as simple as that c'est aussi simple que ça(b) (plain → tastes, ceremony, life, style) simple;∎ she wore a simple black dress elle portait une robe noire toute simple;∎ I want a simple "yes" or "no" répondez-moi simplement par "oui" ou par "non";∎ let me explain in simple terms or language laissez-moi vous expliquer ça en termes simples;∎ I did it for the simple reason that I had no choice je l'ai fait pour la simple raison que je n'avais pas le choix(c) (unassuming) simple, sans façons;∎ despite her success, she remains simple and unaffected malgré sa réussite, elle est restée simple et naturelle∎ he's a bit simple il est un peu simplet(e) (basic → substance, fracture, sentence) simple►► Law simple contract convention f verbale, acte m sous seing privé;Mathematics simple equation équation f du premier degré;Mathematics simple fraction fraction f ordinaire;Medicine simple fracture fracture f simple;Physics simple harmonic motion mouvement m harmonique simple;Finance simple interest (UNCOUNT) intérêts mpl simples;simple machine pièce f (d'un mécanisme);Simple Simon naïf m, nigaud m;Grammar simple tense temps m simple -
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(a) (not intelligent) faible ou simple d'esprit(b) (lacking willpower) faible, irrésoluUn panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > weak-minded
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adj.Psy. mentalement déficient; fam. simple d'esprit; débile mentalEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > feeble-minded
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single [ˈsɪŋgl]1. adjectivea. ( = just one) seul• a single department should deal with all these matters un service unique devrait traiter toutes ces affairesb. ( = individual) the biggest single issue in the election campaign le sujet principal de la campagne électoralec. [knot, flower, thickness] simpled. ( = unmarried) célibataire2. nounb. ( = record) a single un 45 tours3. plural noun4. compounds[achievement] fait sans aucune aide► single honours noun (British University) also single honours degree ≈ licence f préparée dans une seule matière• to be single-minded about sth concentrer tous ses efforts sur qch ► single mother noun mère f célibataire( = pick out) choisir* * *['sɪŋgl] 1.1) (also single ticket) aller m simple2) Tourism (also single room) chambre f à une personne2.1) ( sole) seul2) ( not double) [sink] à un bac; [unit] simple; [door] à un battant; [wardrobe] à une porte; [sheet, duvet] pour une personneinflation is in single figures — Economics l'inflation est inférieure à 10%
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wanting ['wɒntɪŋ]∎ to be found wanting (person) ne pas convenir, ne pas faire l'affaire; (machine) ne pas convenir, ne pas être au point∎ to be wanting in sth manquer de qch;∎ there is something wanting le compte n'y est pas
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simple-minded — [sim′pəlmīnd′id] adj. 1. artless; unsophisticated; simple hearted 2. foolish; stupid 3. mentally retarded simple mindedly adv. simple mindedness n. * * * sim·ple mind·ed or sim·ple·mind·ed (sĭmʹpəl mīnʹdĭd) adj. 1. Lacking in subtlety or… … Universalium
simple-minded — adjective 1. ) unable to understand difficult or complicated ideas 2. ) showing a lack of intelligent thought: a simple minded plan ╾ ,simple mindedness noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
simple-minded — [sim′pəlmīnd′id] adj. 1. artless; unsophisticated; simple hearted 2. foolish; stupid 3. mentally retarded simple mindedly adv. simple mindedness n … English World dictionary
Simple-minded — Sim ple mind ed, a. Artless; guileless; simple hearted; undesigning; unsuspecting; devoid of duplicity. Blackstone. {Sim ple mind ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
simple-minded — index non compos mentis, obtuse, opaque, simple Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
simple-minded — adj not very intelligent, and unable to understand complicated things … Dictionary of contemporary English
simple-minded — ADJ GRADED (disapproval) If you describe someone as simple minded, you believe that they interpret things in a way that is too simple and do not understand how complicated things are. Sylvie was a simple minded romantic... His politics were also… … English dictionary
simple-minded — UK / US adjective 1) unable to understand difficult or complicated ideas 2) showing a lack of intelligent thought a simple minded plan Derived word: simple mindedness noun uncountable … English dictionary
simple-minded — adjective unable to understand complicated things, and not showing much understanding of the world: a simple minded desire for a return to the past … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
simple-minded — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. foolish, ingenuous; simple, moronic, imbecilic. See folly, ignorance. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. unintelligent, childish, moronic; see dull 3 , naive , stupid 1 . III (Roget s Thesaurus II) (or… … English dictionary for students
simple-minded — adj. 1 natural, unsophisticated. 2 feeble minded. Derivatives: simple mindedly adv. simple mindedness n … Useful english dictionary