French translation of hairbrained is 
hairbrained

Meaning of "hairbrained" in English

The term "hairbrained" refers to an idea or plan that appears thoughtless or foolish, lacking in sound judgment or practicality. Typically used to describe actions or ideas that are impulsive and not well thought out, this word conveys a sense of recklessness or naivety. Often employed in casual conversation, it can denote both comedic and critical tones depending on the context. This adjective highlights the creativity of such ideas, albeit unrealistic or impractical.

Meaning of "hairbrained" in French

In French, "hairbrained" carries a similar connotation as in English, referring to plans or ideas that seem nonsensical or ill-conceived. The term suggests a lack of careful consideration or prudence, characterizing actions that are rash and spontaneous. Used in a conversational and sometimes humorous context, it points out the whimsical nature of such notions, which are more imaginative than they are feasible.

Pronunciation of "hairbrained" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈherˌbreɪnd/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal regional variations in the pronunciation of "hairbrained," though the emphasis on the first syllable may slightly differ, with some dialects elongating the vowel sound.

Pronunciation of "hairbrained" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɛʁ.bʁɛ̃d/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation remains relatively uniform across regions, though slight variations may occur in accentuation and intonation depending on the speaker's native dialect.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Her hairbrained scheme to start a cat café was surprisingly successful.
   (Son plan farfelu d'ouvrir un café pour chats a été étonnamment réussi.)

2. They embarked on a hairbrained adventure without checking the weather forecast.
   (Ils se sont lancés dans une aventure folle sans vérifier la météo.)

3. His hairbrained ideas often got him into trouble at work.
   (Ses idées insensées lui causaient souvent des ennuis au travail.)

4. I thought it was a hairbrained decision to quit his job without another lined up.
   (J'ai pensé que c'était une décision insensée de quitter son emploi sans en avoir un autre.)

5. The hairbrained conspiracy theories circulated online rapidly.
   (Les théories du complot farfelues ont rapidement circulé en ligne.)

6. Trying to build a car from scratch without instructions was a hairbrained idea.
   (Essayer de construire une voiture à partir de zéro sans instructions était une idée folle.)

7. Her hairbrained pursuit of treasure hunting was more of a hobby than a serious career.
   (Sa quête insensée de la chasse au trésor était plus un passe-temps qu'une véritable carrière.)

8. The project's hairbrained approach left many wondering about its feasibility.
   (L'approche insensée du projet a laissé beaucoup de gens s'interroger sur sa faisabilité.)

9. Despite its hairbrained premise, the movie was quite entertaining.
   (Malgré son postulat insensé, le film était assez divertissant.)

10. His hairbrained plan to travel the world in a tiny boat was met with skepticism.
    (Son plan insensé de voyager autour du monde dans un petit bateau a été accueilli avec scepticisme.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "hairbrained" in English

Synonyms: foolish, absurd, reckless, imprudent, whimsical, ridiculous, scatterbrained, thoughtless, irrational, ill-conceived

Antonyms: sensible, practical, reasonable, logical, pragmatic, cautious, thoughtful, wise, judicious, sane

Similar Words: harebrained, daft, silly, preposterous, bizarre, kooky, misguided, rash, hasty, zany

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "hairbrained" in French

Synonyms: insensé, absurde, imprudent, farfelu, ridicu,, écervelé, irréfléchi, irrationnel, mal conçu

Antonyms: sensé, pratique, raisonnable, logique, pragmatique, prudent, réfléchi, sage, judicieux

Similar Words: farfelu, fou, idiot, préposterous, bizarre, déjanté, égar, hâtif, téméraire

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