se foutre de la gueule de
What does “se foutre de la gueule de” mean in English?
It means to mock someone or treat them like a fool. It's a dismissive way of saying you don't take someone seriously.
You might use it similarly to saying someone is taking the piss in English. It's informal and can be used in a teasing tone, often aimed directly at the person being mocked.
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Related French words
se casser le cul
3/5 · VulgarIt means to make a great effort or work very hard. The literal translation is 'break one's arse,' but it's used more figuratively.
se sortir les doigts du cul
3/5 · VulgarIt means to stop being lazy and actually do something. The literal translation refers to taking your fingers out of your arse, which adds a bit of urgency to the message.
se les cailler
2/5 · CoarseIt means to be freezing cold, expressed in a coarse way. The literal translation refers to a body part, but it’s implied rather than stated outright.
botter le cul
3/5 · VulgarIt means to give someone a strong rebuke or to defeat them decisively. Literally, it translates to 'kick the arse.'
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