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con

idiot, fool

noun adjective kohn Less Common

Usage Note

Con is a strongly vulgar term for a stupid or contemptible person; it is highly offensive in formal contexts. The feminine form conne (kohn) is equally rude, and as an adjective ('c'est con' - 'that's stupid') it stays crude. Learners should avoid it in any professional or polite setting.

Examples

"Quel con, il a encore perdu ses clés !"

Natural Translation

What an idiot, he lost his keys again!

Literal Translation

What idiot, he has still lost his keys

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