caca molle
The English phrase "soft poop" is translated into French as caca molle.
This phrase refers to stool that lacks a firm consistency.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter the colloquial version caca mou or the formal, scientifically oriented term Fèces molles.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because caca is a masculine noun, the adjective must also be in its masculine form, resulting in caca mou.
Did you know?
- The word caca shares a common ancestor with the Latin verb cacāre, which was used to describe the act of defecating in ancient Rome.
- While caca is used by adults for children, it is also frequently used in France to speak to pets in a similarly patronizing or 'cute' way.
- The term caca is so informal that it is rarely found in written literature unless the author is specifically mimicking a child's speech.
Examples in context
- J'ai mangé tellement de bonbons hier soir que j'ai eu un caca mou ce matin.I ate so many candies last night that I had soft poop this morning.
- Oui, docteur, mes fèces sont molles depuis quelques jours.Yes, doctor, my stools have been soft for a few days.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing their puppy's health.
- ChloéRegarde, le chiot a fait un caca molle.Look, the puppy had a soft poop.
- HugoC'est peut-être à cause de sa nourriture.Maybe it's because of his food.
- ChloéEst-ce que c'est grave, Hugo ?Is it serious, Hugo?
- HugoOn devrait appeler le vétérinaire demain.We should call the vet tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caca, molle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
