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    Roubaud (en. Roubaud)

    /ʁuba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man considered vulgar or unsophisticated.
    He behaves like a true roubaud at every party.
    Il se comporte comme un vrai roubaud à chaque fête.
    A person who lacks refinement or delicacy.
    This kind of comment is typically roubaud.
    Ce genre de commentaire est typiquement roubaud.

    Etymology

    Of popular origin, reinforcing the idea of rusticity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a roubaud
    To act in a crude or rough manner.
    être un roubaud
    to speak like a roubaud
    To have vulgar or simple language.
    parler comme un roubaud
    a roubaud with a tender heart
    A person who is not elegant but has a good heart.
    un roubaud au cœur tendre

    Related Words

    boor
    A person who is poorly educated and lacks delicacy.
    rustre
    vulgar
    Lacking distinction, finesse, often in poor taste.
    vulgaire
    coarse
    Lacking politeness and refinement.
    grossier

    Slang Meanings

    An individual who carries themselves poorly in society.
    Don’t act like a roubaud when you are with guests.
    Ne fais pas le roubaud quand tu es avec des invités.
    A person who does not know proper manners.
    He is a bit of a roubaud, don’t have lunch with him.
    Il est un peu roubaud, ne déjeune pas avec lui.