abruti
slang, rude
A common slang word for "idiot" in French is abruti. For a gentle, joking version use andouille, which literally means a type of sausage. It is also called con and crétin.
Meaning: insult, fool (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| abruti | slang, rude |
| con | vulgar |
| andouille | mild, playful |
| crétin | rude |
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Abruti and crétin are insults. Con is vulgar and strongly offensive in many contexts. Andouille is mild and is used with a teasing tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine of con is conne. Abruti stays the same for a man and a woman, only the article changes.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not call a stranger abruti or con. These words can start a fight.
Did you know?
- The word andouille names a French sausage and is also a mild way to call someone a fool.
Examples in context
- Quel abruti !What an idiot!
- Ne sois pas crétin.Do not be an idiot.
Example conversation
Hugo and his sister Clara joke about a missed train.
- HugoJ'ai oublié mon billet à la maison.I forgot my ticket at home.
- ClaraTu es une vraie andouille !You are a real silly goose!
- HugoJe sais, je suis nul.I know, I am bad.
