attrape-nigaud

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French

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Etymology

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From attraper (to catch) +‎ nigaud (nitwit), literally nitwit-catcher.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.tʁap.ni.ɡo/
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Noun

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attrape-nigaud m (plural attrape-nigaud or attrape-nigauds)

  1. sucker trap
    Synonym: piège à cons

See also

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Further reading

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Norman

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French attrape-nigaud.

Noun

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attrape-nigaud m (plural attrape-nigaud)

  1. (Jersey) booby trap