fogey in French

fogey in French is baderne, barbon — fogey means a dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

fogey in French

baderne

noun

A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

barbon

noun

A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

What does "fogey" mean?

noun A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "fogey" in French?

"fogey" in French is baderne, barbon. fogey means: A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

Are there other ways to say "fogey" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fogey": baderne, barbon.

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