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gnon

punch, blow, knock

noun NYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Gnon is informal/slang for a punch or bang, used in everyday spoken French. It is also used for a bump or bruise received: se prendre un gnon means to get hit or to bang oneself. The plural gnons is regular.

Examples

"Il a reçu un gnon en pleine figure."

Natural Translation

He got a punch right in the face.

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