lecrétin
masculine
/kʁe.tɛ̃/
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Translation
idiot, moron
Word origin
From a dialectal form of chrétien ('Christian'), used in Alpine regions to refer compassionately to people with a certain condition, later becoming an insult.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- chrétien
- English cognates
- cretin
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcrétins
Examples
, !
What an idiot, he forgot the keys again!
comporte .
Do not behave like an idiot.
l'.
This moron parked his car in front of the entrance.
, dupe.
He takes me for an idiot, but I am not fooled.
bêtises, .
Stop talking nonsense, you idiot.
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