No. 6,888 in French
looney
The word "looney" is not French; it is English slang meaning "crazy" or "eccentric."
In a sentence
Hier, mon ami m'a dit qu'il était looney après un film terrifiant.
Yesterday, my friend told me he was looney after a terrifying movie.
Here, 'looney' is used colloquially, aligned with the sensation of being startled or affected by fear, showcasing its slang and informal usage.
Les enfants jouaient, et ils semblaient un peu looney à cause de leur excitation.
The kids were playing and seemed a bit looney due to their excitement.
'Looney' here describes someone acting wild or extremely animated, indicating a playful and hyper behavior.
Quand elle m'a parlé de ses idées révolutionnaires, j'ai pensé qu'elle pourrait être un peu looney.
When she told me about her revolutionary ideas, I thought she might be a bit looney.
This usage of 'looney' points towards someone perceived as eccentric or having unconventional ideas.
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