putain

/py.tɛ̃/
1.
interjection

fuck (exclamation expressing anger, frustration, surprise)

fucking (colloquial intensifier before a noun — 'putain de ...')

Putain, j'ai encore oublié mes clés !

Fuck, I forgot my keys again!

Synonyms:merde, bordel, punaise, purée
2.
nounfeminine

whore

prostitute

vulgar insult (e.g., used in insults like 'fils de putain' ≈ 'son of a bitch')

Ne l'appelle pas putain, c'est insultant.

Don't call her a 'putain', it's insulting.

Synonyms:pute, prostituée

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Putain is a highly vulgar French interjection, meaning "damn," "f***," or "sh*t." It can also rarely be a noun meaning "whore."

USAGE

Used to express strong emotions like anger, frustration, surprise, or emphasis. It can be standalone ("Putain!") or placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.

TRAPS

This word is extremely offensive and informal. Avoid using it in polite or professional contexts, or in front of strangers. It's considered very rude and can cause offense.

putain - French Definition & Examples