abruti

idiot, moron

noun ah-broo-TEE Less Common

Usage Note

Abruti is a fairly strong, colloquial insult derived from the verb abrutir (to dull, to stupefy). It implies the person is stupefied rather than simply unintelligent. The feminine form is une abrutie. Slightly softer alternatives include idiot or imbécile, while connard is considerably harsher.

Examples

"Ne fais pas l'abruti devant tout le monde."

Natural Translation

Don't act like an idiot in front of everyone.

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