Rogron (en. Kidney)
/ʁoɡʁɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Freshwater fish belonging to the cyprinid family.
The rogron is often caught in rivers.
Le rogron est souvent pêché dans les rivières.
Nickname given to a somewhat dull or uninspired person.
He doesn't have much personality; he's a real rogron.
Il n'a pas beaucoup de personnalité, c'est un vrai rogron.
Etymology
The word 'rogron' comes from Old French, referring to a type of fish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To be a rogron
To be a person without character or of little interest.
Être un rogron
To fish for rogrons
To engage in a boring activity.
Pêcher des rogrons
Related Words
rognon
An edible organ, often cooked.
rognon
rogre
A small stream or a shallow water area.
rogre
Slang Meanings
Someone who does not stand out.
He is so rogron that nobody notices him.
Il est tellement rogron que personne ne le remarque.