tu es un caca
The English phrase "you're a poop" is translated into French as tu es un caca.
This phrase is a childish insult used to call someone silly or unpleasant.
Which one should you use?
The informal phrase T'es nul(le) means "You're rubbish".
Did you know?
- While tu es un caca is a childish insult, French adults use merde as a common way to wish performers 'good luck' in the theater.
- The Latin root of caca, 'cacāre', is the direct ancestor of the English word 'defecate'.
- The word caca is used in Spanish and Italian, meaning this childish insult would be understood across several different European countries.
Examples in context
- Je ne joue plus avec toi, tu es un caca.I'm not playing with you anymore, you're a poop.
Example conversation
Two children are arguing over a toy.
- EmmaDonne-moi le jouet !Give me the toy!
- HugoNon, c'est à moi.No, it is mine.
- EmmaTu es un caca, Hugo !You're a poop, Hugo!
- HugoC'est pas vrai !That's not true!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caca, tu, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
