cochon

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French

Etymology

Originally imitative of the noise a pig makes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.ʃɔ̃/
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Noun

cochon m (plural cochons, feminine cochonne)

  1. (obsolete) piglet
  2. pig
  3. (slang) dirty pig, swine, contemptible person

Usage notes

see porc

Adjective

cochon (feminine cochonne, masculine plural cochons, feminine plural cochonnes)

  1. (slang) dirty, smutty

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Haitian Creole: kochon
  • Polish: amikoszoneria

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