Also means
whatsit, doohickey
Usage Note
Bidule is informal French for an unnamed or forgotten object — the equivalent of 'thingamajig' or 'whatsit'. It is used when you cannot or do not want to name something precisely. A close synonym is machin or truc. It can also refer informally to a person whose name you've forgotten.
Examples
"Passe-moi ce bidule sur l'étagère, s'il te plaît."
Natural Translation
Pass me that thingamajig on the shelf, please.
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