folly
US /ˈfɑː.li/
UK /ˈfɑː.li/
1.
folie, sottise
lack of good sense; foolishness
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It would be folly to ignore his advice.
Ce serait une folie d'ignorer ses conseils.
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The decision to build the bridge there was an act of sheer folly.
La décision de construire le pont là-bas était un acte de pure folie.
2.
folie, fabrique
a costly ornamental building with no practical purpose, especially one built in a large garden or park
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The estate featured a beautiful Gothic folly.
Le domaine présentait une magnifique folie gothique.
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Many grand country houses had architectural follies in their grounds.
De nombreuses grandes maisons de campagne avaient des folies architecturales sur leurs terrains.