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frivolous

/ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/

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adjective

frivole, futile

Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.

Examples :

"During the serious meeting, Sarah's frivolous comments about the latest TikTok trend distracted everyone. "

Pendant la réunion sérieuse, les commentaires futiles de Sarah sur la dernière tendance TikTok ont distrait tout le monde.

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adjective

Frivole, insignifiant

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight.

Examples :

"The student's complaints about the extra homework assignment were frivolous; the teacher felt they were not important enough to discuss. "

Les plaintes de l'élève concernant les devoirs supplémentaires étaient futiles ; le professeur a estimé qu'elles n'étaient pas assez importantes pour en discuter.

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adjective

Frivole, sans fondement

(said of a lawsuit) Having no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.

Examples :

"The student's lawsuit against the school was deemed frivolous because there was no evidence of discrimination. "

Le procès de l'élève contre l'école a été jugé frivole car il n'y avait aucune preuve de discrimination.