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How to Say ‘Bullshit’ in French

Conneries

ko-nuh-ree

[ko-nuh-ree]

💬 Usage Tip: Usually used in the plural: [des conneries], [arrête tes conneries]. French often uses the plural here where English might use a mass word like 'bullshit'.

🇫🇷 In France: Can mean nonsense, crap, or stupid things depending on context. It is vulgar, but often lighter than a direct insult at a person.

Phrase Breakdown

Conneries

[ko-nuh-ree]

bullshit / nonsense / stupid things

Plural noun used for nonsense, crap, or stupid actions and ideas.

Example

Arrête de raconter des conneries.

Stop talking bullshit.

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