numéro deux
In French, numéro deux is a euphemism for number two, referring to feces or defecation.
The phrase is used as a noun to refer to bowel movements or feces in a euphemistic way.
Meaning: feces or defecation euphemism (noun)
Did you know?
- In French, numéro and nombre both translate to 'number' in English, but they are not interchangeable. Nombre is used for a quantity, while numéro is used for an identifier or a position in a sequence.
- In a French office, describing someone as the numéro deux refers to their high-ranking position as the second-in-command or deputy, rather than any bodily function.
- The word numéro entered the French language as a loanword from Italian, rather than evolving directly from Latin like many other French numerals.
Examples in context
- L'amour connaît juste le numéro deux.Love just knows the number two.Tatoeba #9129580 by carlosalberto, translation #9129437 by carlosalberto
- J'ai besoin de deux pommesI need two apples
- C'est l'heure du numéro deux pour le bébé.It is time for number two for the baby.
- Mon chat a fait son numéro deux sur le tapis.My cat did his number two on the rug.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are checking on their toddler's routine.
- LéaEst-ce que le petit a fait son numéro deux ?Did the little one do his number two?
- NathanOui, il vient de finir son numéro deux.Yes, he just finished his number two.
- LéaIl est très calme maintenant, Nathan.He is very calm now, Nathan.
- NathanC'est parce qu'il est soulagé.It's because he is relieved.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deux, numéro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
