Usage Note
Polack is a highly offensive slang term for a Polish person, considered a derogatory ethnic slur in both French and English. Learners should be aware that the standard, neutral French term for a Polish person is Polonais (masculine) / Polonaise (feminine). The word should never be used in polite or formal contexts.
Examples
"Le mot polack est une insulte raciste."
Natural Translation
The word 'polack' is a racist slur.
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