Caillou
/ka.ju/
Caillou is the name of a character from a French children's book and television series in French.
What does it mean word for word?
The name Caillou is derived from the French word for pebble.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ka.ju/.
Did you know?
- In French slang, a caillou can refer to a raw or uncut diamond.
- The French use the expression avoir un caillou dans la chaussure to describe a minor but nagging annoyance.
- Despite the modern French spelling, the word's roots are thought to potentially stem from the Transalpine Gaulish word *caljo-.
Examples in context
- J'aime beaucoup Caillou.I really like Caillou.
- Est-ce que tu regardes Caillou ?Are you watching Caillou?
- Mon petit frère adore Caillou.My little brother loves Caillou.
Example conversation
A mother and son are in the living room.
- ManonNathan, est-ce que tu veux regarder Caillou ?Nathan, do you want to watch Caillou?
- NathanOui, maman, s'il te plaît !Yes, mom, please!
- ManonD'accord, je vais mettre l'épisode de Caillou.Okay, I am going to put on the Caillou episode.
- NathanMerci, maman !Thank you, mom!
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry caillou.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caillou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
