testicules
The English phrase "testicles" is translated into French as testicules.
This term refers to the two oval organs in the scrotum that produce sperm and testosterone.
Which one should you use?
While testicules is the standard term, Les couilles is a widely-used colloquial alternative and Les bijoux de famille is used as a humorous euphemism.
Did you know?
- The expression avoir le cul bordé de couilles is a colorful way to say someone is incredibly lucky.
- The verb couiller can be used in slang to mean 'to mess up' or 'to screw up' a situation.
- In French slang, describing someone as une couille is not about their anatomy, but is a way to call them an idiot or a nuisance.
Examples in context
- Mon ami a fait une blague sur ses bijoux de famille et nous avons tous ri.My friend made a joke about his family jewels, and we all laughed.
- L'examen porte sur les testicules.The examination focuses on the testicles.
- Il a une douleur aux testicules.He has a pain in his testicles.
- Les testicules produisent les spermatozoïdes.The testicles produce sperm.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a medical report at home.
- GabrielLe médecin a examiné ses testicules.The doctor examined his testicles.
- ChloéEst-ce que tout va bien, Gabriel ?Is everything okay, Gabriel?
- GabrielOui, il n'y a aucun problème.Yes, there is no problem.
- ChloéC'est rassurant de l'entendre.That is reassuring to hear.
