conard
/kɔ.naʁ/
conard is the French term for an insulting way to describe someone who is stupid or obnoxious.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /kɔ.naʁ/.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the term con is frequently used in a way that is more similar to 'silly' or 'naive' than the aggressive French version.
- While it is a strong insult, its intensity can vary significantly depending on whether it is shouted in anger or used jokingly among close friends.
- The spelling conard is actually a common misspelling of the correct form connard, which features a double 'n'.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are complaining about a rude driver.
- NathanRegarde ce conducteur, c'est un conard !Look at that driver, he's a jerk!
- EmmaC'est vrai, il a presque grillé le stop.It's true, he almost ran the stop sign.
- NathanIl ne fait jamais attention aux autres.He never pays attention to others.
- EmmaOn s'en fiche, ne l'insulte pas, Nathan.Who cares, don't insult him, Nathan.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry conard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
