con comme un balai
What it means
Very stupid.
Literally “stupid as a broom”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “kon kom un balai”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Comic comparison, still insulting when directed at someone.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Comic comparison, still insulting when directed at someone. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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