salaud
What does salaud mean? salaud is a French strong that translates to “bastard, scumbag” in English.
Literal Translation
dirty/filthy one (masculine)
Meaning & Usage
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"bastard, scumbag"
A serious insult implying moral filth — not just dirty but morally contaminated. It targets character rather than intelligence: a 'salaud' is someone who betrays trust, treats people badly, or acts without conscience. The feminine 'salope' exists but carries different (more sexual) connotations.
Examples in the Wild
'C'est un vrai salaud, il a trompé sa femme avec sa meilleure amie' — he's a real bastard, he cheated on his wife with her best friend.