Québécois 101
Niaiseux: “Niaiseux” comes from the word “niais”, which comes from “nid” (nest), and refers to a bird who hasn’t yet left its nest. In Québécois French “niaiseux” generally refers to
an idiot, a simpleton or a naive person. “Niaiseries” and “niaisage” are the words and actions of someone who is “niaiseux.” They are used describe something unimportant or something
stupid. “Niaiser” is the verb.
Comic by Paku Daoust-Cloutier
