je m'en bats les couilles

French

4/5 · Strong

What does “je m'en bats les couilles” mean in English?

It means I don't give a fuck. The literal translation is quite graphic, referring to beating one's testicles, which adds to the rudeness.

Literally “I beat my testicles with it”

Sounds like “zhuh mon ba lay KOO-yee”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

It's an informal expression used to convey strong indifference or disregard, similar to saying 'I couldn't care less' in English. It's quite vulgar and typically used in casual settings.

How strong is it? 4/5 · Strong

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