Frascolin (en. Frascolin)

[fʁɑsko.lɛ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A little mischievous or playful boy.
The frascolin played in the garden all day.
Le frascolin a joué dans le jardin toute la journée.
A child who causes trouble or mischief, but in an endearing way.
This frascolin keeps playing pranks on his friends.
Ce frascolin ne cesse de faire des farces à ses amis.
An affectionate diminutive for a young boy.
Look at this frascolin with his oversized hat.
Regarde ce frascolin avec son chapeau trop grand.

Etymology

Probably derived from the word 'frasque,' which means mischief or a way of acting silly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a frascolin on stage
A child who performs on stage in a charming way.
un frascolin sur scène
to be a frascolin
To be mischievous or to have fun adventures.
être un frascolin
the spirit of a frascolin
To have a lively and mischievous spirit.
l'esprit d'un frascolin

Related Words

franchise
A word that denotes the innocence and candor of a child.
franchise
fraternal
Related to sibling bonds, often used to describe affectionate relationships between children.
fraternel
farce
A joke or prank, often associated with mischievous behavior.
farce

Slang Meanings

A friendly term for a young boy who gets into trouble.
Look at this little frascolin, he can't stop laughing.
Regarde ce petit frascolin, il ne sait pas s'arrêter de rire.
An expression for a child who is full of life.
This frascolin always livens up the parties.
Ce frascolin va toujours animer les fêtes.