Brichot (en. Brichot)

/bʁiʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A small object of little value.
He found a trifle in the garden.
Il a trouvé un brichot dans le jardin.
An animal's excrement.
Dog trifle was everywhere in the park.
Les brichots de chien étaient partout dans le parc.
An affectionate term for a child.
Look at that little trifle playing in the sandbox.
Regarde ce petit brichot qui joue dans le bac à sable.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, probably from a popular or regional form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a trifle
To have something of little value.
avoir du brichot
trifle of happiness
A small joy or joke.
brichot de bonheur
little trifle
A child or a cute little object.
petit brichot

Related Words

bric-a-brac
A mix of objects, often of little value.
bric-à-brac
DIY
The act of doing DIY, often from various bits and pieces.
bricolage
twig
A small quantity, often of something fragile.
brin

Slang Meanings

A small gift of little value.
He gave me a trifle for my birthday.
Il m'a donné un brichot pour mon anniversaire.
A bad joke.
That story was just a trifle, nothing serious.
Cette histoire n'était qu'un brichot, rien de sérieux.