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pute

whore

noun PYOOT Less Common
People & Society

Also means

bitch

Usage Note

Pute is a vulgar gendered slur and one of the strongest insults in French. The related form putain is far more commonly heard in everyday casual speech as a standalone swearword (closer to 'damn' or 'f***'). Learners should know this word is highly offensive in nearly every context.

Examples

"Ne traite personne de pute."

Natural Translation

Do not call anyone a whore.

Literal Translation

Not treat anyone of whore

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