How to Say ‘Bullshit’ in French
Conneries
ko-nuh-ree
[ko-nuh-ree]
💬 Usage Tip: Usually used in the plural: [des conneries], [arrête tes conneries]. French often uses the plural here where English might use a mass word like 'bullshit'.
🇫🇷 In France: Can mean nonsense, crap, or stupid things depending on context. It is vulgar, but often lighter than a direct insult at a person.
Phrase Breakdown
Conneries
[ko-nuh-ree]
bullshit / nonsense / stupid things
Plural noun used for nonsense, crap, or stupid actions and ideas.
Arrête de raconter des conneries.
Stop talking bullshit.
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