connard
/kɔ.naʁ/
The English phrase "pendejo" can be translated into French as connard.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kɔ.naʁ/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word connard finds its roots in the Middle French term 'conart', which likely stems from 'con', an ancient term for female genitalia.
- In many French-speaking regions, the intensity of the word connard can be modulated by the listener's tone, sometimes moving from a genuine insult to a way of jokingly calling a friend a 'jerk'.
- While connard is a strong insult in France, its intensity can be significantly lower in parts of Quebec, where it is sometimes used more casually among peers.
Examples in context
- Quel connard !What an asshole!
- Ne fais pas le connard.Don't be an asshole.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are talking about a driver who cut them off in traffic.
- HugoQuel connard, ce conducteur !What an asshole, that driver!
- ManonC'est vrai, il est insupportable.It's true, he is unbearable.
- HugoIl a failli nous percuter.He almost hit us.
- ManonQuel connard, il ne fait pas attention.What an asshole, he doesn't pay attention.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry connard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries connard, CC BY-SA 4.0.
