cul
What does “cul” mean in English?
This is a vulgar term for someone's backside. Literally, it translates to 'buttocks.'
Literally “buttocks”
It's similar to calling someone an 'arse' in English, often used informally and can be playful or insulting depending on the context.
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Related French words
dans ton cul
3/5 · VulgarIt's a rude taunt or insult, essentially telling someone to shove something up their arse. While it literally means 'in your arse,' it's often used in a more figurative, dismissive way.
fion
3/5 · VulgarIt's a coarse term for the backside or anus. It’s often used in a playful or mocking context rather than a clinical one.
chiottes
2/5 · CoarseThis is a coarse, informal term for toilets. It literally translates to 'toilets.'
pisse
2/5 · CoarseIt's a coarse term for urine, essentially meaning piss. It can be used in informal contexts, often to express disdain or annoyance.
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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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