putain
fuck (exclamation expressing anger, frustration, surprise)
fucking (colloquial intensifier before a noun — 'putain de ...')
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.
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.
