bête

/bɛt/
1.
adjective

stupid

silly

simple (not complicated)

pity / too bad (informal exclamation: 'C'est bête')

C'est vraiment bête d'avoir oublié ses clés.

It's really stupid / too bad to have forgotten your keys.

Synonyms:stupide, idiot, sot
2.
nounfeminine

beast

animal

creature (often used vaguely: 'a little creature / bug')

Il y a une petite bête qui court sur la table.

There's a little creature / bug running on the table.

Synonyms:animal, bestiole
bête - French Definition & Examples