cervelle de moineau
What it means
Mild insult for someone thought foolish or forgetful.
Literally “sparrow brain”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “ser vell de mwan oh”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Animal comparison rather than a clinical label.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
Animal comparison rather than a clinical label. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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