Caillaud (en. Stone)
/kaj.o/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person whose powerlessness or uselessness is noticeable.
Don't pay attention to him, he's just a caillaud.
Ne fais pas attention à lui, c'est juste un caillaud.
An individual who does not leave a strong impression on others.
He's so smooth that he looks like a caillaud.
Il est tellement lisse qu'on dirait un caillaud.
Etymology
Uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a caillaud
To be regarded as worthless or negligible.
être un caillaud
not to act like a caillaud
Not to act in an insignificant manner.
ne pas faire le caillaud
Related Words
trivial
Which is unimportant, negligible.
anodin
insignificant
Which has no interest, which is inconsequential.
insignifiant
Slang Meanings
To be an unappreciated child or teenager.
He hangs out with caillauds who don't even appreciate him.
Il traîne avec des caillauds qui ne l'estiment même pas.
A person who seeks not to attract attention.
Stop being a caillaud and express yourself!
Arrête d'être un caillaud et exprime-toi !