nul à chier
What does “nul à chier” mean in English?
It means something is extremely bad or utterly useless. The literal translation hints at its strong disdain, suggesting something is so poor it's worth shitting on.
Literally “bad enough to shit”
You might use it like 'shit' in English, often to insult something or someone. It's informal and carries a decent punch, more intense than just saying something is 'bad'.
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Related French words
chier dans son froc
3/5 · VulgarThis phrase means to be extremely frightened. It figuratively describes someone who is so scared that they might as well have shit themselves.
avoir de la merde dans les yeux
3/5 · VulgarIt means to fail to see something obvious or to judge a situation poorly. The literal translation refers to having shit in your eyes, which emphasizes a lack of clarity or awareness.
avoir du cul
3/5 · VulgarIt means to be very lucky or to have good fortune. Literally, it translates to 'have arse.'
avoir la tête dans le cul
3/5 · VulgarIt means to feel groggy, exhausted, or hungover. The literal translation is 'have one's head in one's arse.'
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