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No. 6,888 in French

looney

The word "looney" is not French; it is English slang meaning "crazy" or "eccentric."

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  • 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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