Godeschal (en. Godeschal)

/ɡɔd.ɛ.ʃal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual poorly regarded in a community.
This man is truly a godeschal in everyone's eyes.
Cet homme est vraiment un godeschal aux yeux de tout le monde.
An object of no value or defective.
This old piece of furniture is a godeschal that no one wants to buy.
Ce vieux meuble est un godeschal que personne ne veut acheter.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, but may be derived from Germanic words.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be a godeschal
To be considered as someone of little value.
Être un godeschal
He is a godeschal
It's something that is worth nothing.
C'est un godeschal
To act like a godeschal
To behave in a ridiculous or despicable manner.
Agir comme un godeschal

Related Words

déclassé
A person who has lost their social status.
déclassé
pariah
An individual excluded from a community.
paria
vagabond
A person without a fixed address, often regarded with contempt.
vagabond

Slang Meanings

A frustrated and pathetic individual.
He spends his days dreaming; he is really a godeschal.
Il passe ses journées à rêver, c'est vraiment un godeschal.
A low-end product.
This car is a godeschal; it breaks down all the time.
Cette voiture est un godeschal, elle tombe en panne tout le temps.