pourriture
What does pourriture mean? pourriture is a French strong that translates to “piece of filth, scum” in English.
Literal Translation
rot, rottenness, decay
Meaning & Usage
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"piece of filth, scum"
The noun form of 'pourri' — not just rotten but the rottenness itself, personified. Calling someone 'pourriture' says they are decay incarnate. It's dramatic and literary, the kind of insult that implies the speaker has thought about their hatred and chosen their words carefully.
Examples in the Wild
'Pourriture!' — flung at someone who has committed a truly contemptible act. 'Vous n'êtes qu'une pourriture' — you're nothing but filth.