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jugeote

common sense, gumption

noun zhew-ZHOHT Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Jugeote is a familiar, slightly affectionate word for practical common sense or street smarts, often used in negative or rhetorical expressions: 'il n'a pas de jugeote' (he has no sense). It has no common masculine counterpart and no formal register equivalent. The phrase 'avoir de la jugeote' means 'to have good judgment'.

Examples

"Il manque vraiment de jugeote."

Natural Translation

He really lacks common sense.

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