Btise

/bəˈtiːz/ noun

A French term referring to foolishness or a silly mistake; sometimes used in English when discussing French culture or as a borrowed word.

From French 'bêtise' meaning stupidity or foolishness, derived from 'bête' (beast, or stupid person). The term entered English particularly among educated speakers familiar with French.

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