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salope

bitch

noun sah-LOP Less Common

Usage Note

Salope is a highly offensive vulgar term used as an insult, primarily targeting women. It is extremely strong in register — the equivalent of 'bitch' or 'slut' in English. Learners should know this word exists (it appears in film subtitles and music) but avoid using it. The masculine equivalent is salaud, which derives from sale ('dirty').

Examples

"Ne la traite pas de salope."

Natural Translation

Don't call her a bitch.

Literal Translation

Not her treat of slut

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