couillon
What does “couillon” mean in English?
It refers to a fool or someone who is easily deceived. The literal sense comes from a term related to testicles, adding a bit of edge to the insult.
Literally “testicle-derived insult”
You might hear it in a casual context, similar to calling someone a 'dumbass' in English. It's more commonly used in southern France and carries a lighter tone than harsher insults.
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Related French words
couillonner
2/5 · CoarseTo trick or make a fool of someone. It's an informal way to describe someone being duped.
couilles
3/5 · VulgarThis refers to testicles, but it's also used to mean courage or to describe trouble in certain phrases. It's a casual, bodily term with some versatility.
faire un caca nerveux
2/5 · CoarseIt means to throw a tantrum or make a fuss, often in a childish way. The literal translation refers humorously to being so upset that you might lose control in the bathroom.
andouille
1/5 · MildIt's a comic insult for someone considered a fool or idiot. Literally, it means 'sausage,' which adds a bit of humor to the insult.
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“Sounds like” is an English-friendly approximation of how the word sounds, not an authoritative pronunciation. Where shown, the romanisation is a conventional Latin-script transliteration of the original spelling.
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