lèche-moi les couilles
The English slang phrase "ligma balls" can be expressed in French as lèche-moi les couilles.
This is a vulgar slang phrase used as a prank to trick someone into asking for a definition before delivering a crude insult.
Did you know?
- Using the verb lèche (to lick) in this context is considered highly aggressive and is much more likely to provoke a physical confrontation in France than the English 'ligma' prank.
- The word couilles is so versatile in French that it can describe someone who is brave or daring, using the phrase avoir des couilles.
- In France, using extremely vulgar language like lèche-moi les couilles can sometimes be perceived as a sign of intimacy or 'brotherhood' among close male friends, rather than a direct insult.
Example conversation
Two friends are joking around in a university hallway.
- HugoTu connais Ligma balls ?Do you know Ligma balls?
- EmmaC'est quoi, Ligma balls ?What is Ligma balls?
- HugoLèche-moi les couilles !Lick my balls!
- EmmaHugo, tu es vraiment immature.Hugo, you are truly immature.
