Also means
junk food, dirty trick
Usage Note
Cochonnerie is an informal word with several overlapping meanings: something dirty or of very poor quality, unhealthy food, or a rude/obscene remark. It stems from cochon (pig). The plural cochonneries often refers to junk food or trashy goods collectively.
Examples
"Ne mange pas ces cochonneries!"
Natural Translation
Don't eat that junk!
Literal Translation
Don't eat those filths!

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