Signification en français

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UK//ˈdʌmi//US//ˈdʌmi//

Sens de Dummy

A person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense.

In simple words: A person who acts foolishly; also, a model or toy.

Dummy dans une phrase

  • Don't be such a dummy; think before you speak.
  • He dropped the ball, looking like a total dummy.
  • She used a dummy to demonstrate how the toy works.
  • The teacher created a dummy version of the test for practice.
  • Her dummy was a perfect model for the clothing line.

Comment utiliser Dummy

Used informally to describe someone perceived as silly or naïve. Can be derogatory but might also be used playfully among friends.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'dummy' - think of a doll that doesn't speak or a friend acting silly.

Mots liés

Collocations with Dummy

  • dummy proof
  • pregnancy dummy
  • ventriloquist dummy

Synonyms for Dummy

Opposites of Dummy

Common mistakes with Dummy

  • Confused with 'dumb' which means lacking intelligence.
  • Used inappropriately in formal contexts where 'person' or 'individual' is more suitable.
  • Forget to differentiate between the meanings in specific contexts.

Compare Dummy with Fool, Idiot

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Questions fréquentes sur Dummy

Que signifie Dummy?

A person who acts foolishly; also, a model or toy.

Que signifie Dummy en français ?

A person who acts foolishly; also, a model or toy.

Quelle est la définition de Dummy?

A person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or common sense.

Comment utiliser Dummy dans une phrase?

Don't be such a dummy; think before you speak.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Dummy?

He dropped the ball, looking like a total dummy.

Quels sont les synonymes de Dummy?

Quelques alternatives courantes : fool, idiot, simpleton, blockhead, dork.

Quel est le contraire de Dummy?

Les sens opposés incluent genius, intellect.

Quels mots vont avec Dummy?

Il s'associe souvent à dummy proof, pregnancy dummy, ventriloquist dummy.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Dummy?

Confused with 'dumb' which means lacking intelligence. Used inappropriately in formal contexts where 'person' or 'individual' is more suitable. Forget to differentiate between the meanings in specific contexts.

Comment prononce-t-on Dummy?

US: //ˈdʌmi//, UK: //ˈdʌmi//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Dummy est-il formel ou informel?

"Dummy" est informel, il convient donc aux conversations détendues entre amis et en famille.

Quand dois-je utiliser Dummy?

Used informally to describe someone perceived as silly or naïve. Can be derogatory but might also be used playfully among friends.