cochon

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French

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Etymology

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Originally imitative of the noise a pig makes.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɔ.ʃɔ̃/
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Noun

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cochon m (plural cochons, feminine cochonne)

  1. (obsolete) piglet
  2. pig
  3. (slang) dirty pig, swine, contemptible person

Usage notes

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see porc

Adjective

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cochon (feminine cochonne, masculine plural cochons, feminine plural cochonnes)

  1. (slang) dirty, smutty

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Haitian Creole: kochon
  • Polish: amikoszoneria

See also

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Further reading

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