Rogron (en. Kidney)

/ʁoɡʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
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.