Compliment or insultInsult
French
FrenchEspèce de patate
Meaning: You dim bulb — a potato being the very picture of inert, unthinking stodginess.
Literally: Species of potato
Origin: A mild, almost affectionate French put-down that's safe enough for children's cartoons.
More French compliments & insults
- Tu as une cervelle de moineau You're scatterbrained and forgetful.
- Tu es mon rayon de soleil A warm way to tell someone they brighten your day.
- Joli comme un cœur Utterly charming or adorable.
- Tu as un cœur d'or You are genuinely kind and generous.
- Tu déchires You're awesome — you totally rock.
- Bête comme ses pieds Really not very bright.
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- Mettre le doigt sur la plaie Identifying the exact problem or sensitive issue in a situation.
- Faire un poisson d'avril To play an April Fools' prank on someone.
- Être une girouette Being inconsistent, constantly changing opinions or allegiances.
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