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chienne

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French

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Etymology

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From chien +‎ -ienne.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃjɛn/
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Noun

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chienne f (plural chiennes)

  1. female equivalent of chien (bitch, female dog)
  2. (slang, vulgar) a bitch (objectionable woman)
  3. (slang, vulgar) a whore; a prostitute
  4. (Quebec) overalls (shortening of chienne de travail)
    Heille Bob! T'ara tu vu ma chienne?!! Messemb' que j'l'ava mi su l'établie avant l'brèèke.
    Hey Bob! Have you seen my overalls?!! Seems like I left them on the workbench before the coffee break.
  5. (Quebec) fear

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