Cochons (en. Pigs)

/koʃɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Mammal of the family Suidae, often raised for its meat.

Pigs primarily feed on grain and food waste.

Les cochons se nourrissent principalement de grain et de déchets alimentaires.

Term used to designate a disgusting or immoral person.

This man is a real pig; he has no respect for others.

Cet homme est un vrai cochon, il n'a aucun respect pour les autres.

A group of pigs.

There were a dozen pigs in the pen.

Il y avait une douzaine de cochons dans le enclos.

Of Latin origin 'cūcus', type of pigs.

to dive into the heap of pigs

To get involved in a difficult or chaotic situation.

rentrer dans le tas de cochons

to live like a pig

To live in very dirty or disorderly conditions.

vivre comme un cochon

pork

Meat from pigs.

porc

bastard

Used to describe an unpleasant person, sometimes referring to their morality.

bâtard

piglet

Derogatory term for a pig or a rude person.

goret

A person who has inappropriate behaviors.

He acts like a pig in public.

Il agit comme un cochon en public.

Referring to debauched sexual activities.

They talk about living like pigs.

Ils parlent de vivre comme des cochons.