tu es une crotte de nez
The English phrase "you're a booger" is translated into French as tu es une crotte de nez.
This phrase is a playful or childish insult. It is used to call someone a piece of dried nasal mucus.
Did you know?
- The word crotte originally referred to 'goat droppings' in the 12th century, before it became a general term for small pieces of excrement.
- In French children's rhymes and play, calling someone a crotte is often a mild way to tease them without using a truly vulgar swear word.
- While crotte de nez refers to a 'booger' in this context, the word crotte is used broadly in French to describe various small lumps of waste.
Examples in context
- Arrête de dire que tu es une crotte de nez.Stop saying you're a booger.
- Je te jure, tu es une crotte de nez.I swear, you're a booger.
Example conversation
Two children are arguing over a toy.
- GabrielDonne-moi le jouet, Léa !Give me the toy, Léa!
- LéaNon, c'est à moi, Gabriel !No, it's mine, Gabriel!
- GabrielTu es une crotte de nez !You're a booger!
- LéaEt toi aussi !And so are you!
