prout foireux
The English verb 'shart' can be expressed in French as prout foireux.
The phrase prout foireux is used to describe the act of unintentionally defecating while passing gas. In informal settings, one might also use the expression chier dans son caleçon to mean pooping in one's underwear.
Meaning: unintentionally defecate while passing gas (verb)
Did you know?
- While foireux in prout foireux means 'failed' or 'botched', the root foire originally refers to a livestock market or fair.
- In modern slang, the adjective foireux can be used to describe a person who is a 'coward' or 'failure', mirroring the 'failed' nature of the action in prout foireux.
- French speakers use the word prout as a versatile noun, verb, and interjection, often treated as a 'childish' word to soften the vulgarity of the subject.
Examples in context
- Après avoir mangé ce plat épicé, j'ai eu un accident intestinal.After eating that spicy dish, I had an intestinal accident.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about a funny accident.
- EmmaNathan, tu as fait un prout foireux ?Nathan, did you shart?
- NathanOui, c'était horrible !Yes, it was horrible!
- EmmaC'est vraiment gênant.That is really embarrassing.
- NathanJe dois changer mes vêtements.I have to change my clothes.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries foireux, prout, CC BY-SA 4.0.
