No. 9,960 in Catalan
naïfs
"Naïfs" in Catalan refers to "naïve people" or "artwork in the naïve style."
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Els seus dissenys són ingenus i una mica naïfs.
Their designs are naive and somewhat childlike.
Here, 'naïfs' describes artistic or intellectual works that may appear simple or unsophisticated but often have a profound or endearing quality.
La pintura tenia un estil naïf, ple de colors vius i formes senzilles.
The painting had a naive style, full of vivid colors and simple shapes.
In this case, 'naïf' refers to an art style characterized by simplicity and straightforwardness, frequently associated with folk art.
Malgrat les seves idees una mica naïves, el seu entusiasme era inspirador.
Despite their somewhat naive ideas, their enthusiasm was inspiring.
Here, 'naïves' refers to someone's ideas or beliefs that seem inexperienced or overly simplistic but may carry genuine enthusiasm or a fresh perspective.
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