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I see, thanks. So "couillon" is a synonym for balls and idiot if I'm understanding the GP's references correctly.
by beAbU 2y ago
I see, thanks.
So "couillon" is a synonym for balls and idiot if I'm understanding the GP's references correctly.
- liotier 2y agoI guess I should jump back in and clarify what I left unexplained when starting the thread. Contrary to "couilles", which are indeed "bollocks", "couillon" has no exact english synonym. Closest I can imagine, in spirit, would be "bollocks-brained", or "nutcase" which also carries the anatomical undertone. So, "un détrompe-couillon" could directly translate as "a foolproofer" - though that translation is tamer than the original for lack of testicles.