taré

nutcase

noun ta-REH Rare

Also means

freak (informal)

Usage Note

Taré is a colloquial, pejorative noun (or adjective) for someone considered crazy, defective, or deeply weird — roughly 'nutcase' or 'weirdo'. It can also be used with some affection among friends. Etymologically linked to tare (a defect or flaw in goods), it has shifted entirely into informal slang. Avoid in formal or professional settings.

Examples

"Quel taré, il conduit à cent à l'heure en ville!"

Natural Translation

What a nutcase, driving a hundred an hour in the city!

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