saloperie
What does “saloperie” mean in English?
It refers to something nasty, worthless, or a dirty trick. The literal translation is 'filthy thing.'
Literally “filthy thing”
It's used in a similar way to calling something a 'piece of shit' in English, often to criticize an action or object rather than a person, and can carry a tone of disdain.
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Related French words
salopard
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult for someone deemed nasty or unscrupulous. It carries a strong sense of contempt but isn't explicitly sexual.
cochonneries
2/5 · CoarseIt refers to filth, dirty talk, or rubbish, depending on the context. It can also mean harmless junk rather than anything sexual.
c'est des conneries
3/5 · VulgarThis means to dismiss something as bullshit or nonsense. It literally translates to 'it is stupid things.'
c'est quoi ce bordel
3/5 · VulgarIt means 'what the hell is going on?' or 'what is this mess?'. The literal translation is 'what is this brothel?', but that’s not how it’s used in context.
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