Usage Note
Burne is a vulgar slang term for testicle, used mainly in informal male speech. It is considerably cruder than the clinical testicule and should be avoided in polite or professional settings. The plural burnes is the more frequently encountered form. Learners are more likely to encounter it in films or literature than to need it actively.
Examples
"Il a pris un coup dans les burnes."
Natural Translation
He took a hit in the balls.
Literal Translation
He has taken a blow in the balls.
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