Claparon (en. Claparon)

/kla.pa.ʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Small object or remnants of an object, in disorder.
The floor was covered with claparon after the storm.
Le sol était couvert de claparon après la tempête.
A broken piece or a debris.
He picked up the glass claparon from the floor.
Il a ramassé les claparon de verre sur le sol.

Etymology

Perhaps derived from the word 'clapet', referring to something small or degraded.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a claparon
To be in poor condition.
avoir un claparon
to make claparon
To create disorder.
faire des claparon

Related Words

clapet
A small lid or a movable object.
clapet
clapoir
A place where waste is accumulated.
clapoir

Slang Meanings

Object of little value.
That old phone is a claparon, it no longer works.
Ce vieux téléphone est un claparon, il ne marche plus.
Disorder or chaos.
Look at that claparon in your room!
Regarde ce claparon dans ta chambre !