How do you say "You're stupid!" in French?

"You're stupid!" in French is "T'es con!". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘You're stupid!’ in French

Q: What does "T'es con!" mean in English?

"T'es con!" means "You're stupid!" in English. Usage tip: [T'] is short for [tu] before a vowel, so [t'es] = [tu es]. Like [c'] or [j'], it only exists attached to the next word.

T'es con!

tay eh kon

[tay eh kon]

💬 Usage Tip: [T'] is short for [tu] before a vowel, so [t'es] = [tu es]. Like [c'] or [j'], it only exists attached to the next word.

🇫🇷 In France: Often used more loosely than English [you're stupid]. Depending on tone, it can be a real insult or a rough way to say [that's dumb] to a friend.

Phrase Breakdown

T'es

tay eh

[Tay]

You're

A contraction of 'tu es', used informally to mean 'you are'.

Example

T'es gentil.

You're kind.

Words in this phrase

[tay]

You

Abbreviated form of 'tu es', meaning 'you are.'

Example

T'es con de dire ça.

You're stupid for saying that.

[eh]

are

Part of the abbreviated form indicating being.

Example

T'es con de dire ça.

You're stupid for saying that.

con

[kon]

stupid

Colloquial term for calling someone foolish or idiotic.

Example

T'es con de dire ça.

You're stupid for saying that.

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