toxico
The English phrase crackhead can be translated into French as toxico.
In French slang, toxico is often used more broadly for any person with a severe substance abuse problem, similar to how crackhead is used in English.
Meaning: person addicted to crack (noun)
Did you know?
- The word toxicomane actually comes from the Greek 'toxikon pharmakon', meaning 'poison for arrows'.
- In certain French urban slang contexts, calling someone a toxico is less about their medical state and more of a derogatory label for someone acting erratically or unpredictably.
- Unlike the English 'crackhead' which can sometimes be used jokingly among friends, using toxico in French almost always carries a heavy social stigma.
Examples in context
- C'est un toxico.He is a crackhead.
- Le toxico attend dans la rue.The crackhead is waiting in the street.
- On a vu un toxico près du parc.We saw a crackhead near the park.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking home late at night.
- ChloéRegarde ce toxico là-bas.Look at that crackhead over there.
- GabrielIl a l'air très mal en point, ce pauvre homme.He looks in a very bad way, that poor man.
- ChloéNe le regarde pas, Gabriel.Don't look at him, Gabriel.
- GabrielD'accord, pressons le pas.Okay, let's hurry.
