couillonner
What does “couillonner” mean in English?
To trick or make a fool of someone. It's an informal way to describe someone being duped.
It's similar to calling someone a 'fool' or saying they've been 'had.' You might hear it in casual conversation, often with a light-hearted tone, but it can still carry a bit of bite.
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Related French words
couillon
2/5 · CoarseIt 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.
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.
cave
2/5 · CoarseIn Quebec French, 'cave' is an insult meaning idiot or fool. It has no connection to its literal sense of 'cellar.'
imbécile
2/5 · CoarseIt means idiot or fool, used to insult someone's intelligence. It’s a straightforward put-down without any fancy undertones.
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