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kick in the pants in French

kick in the pants in French is coup de pied au cul, coup de pied au derrière.

kick in the pants in French

coup de pied au cul

noun

(informal) A forceful reminder to start or get going.

coup de pied au derrière

noun

(informal) A forceful reminder to start or get going.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "kick in the pants" in French?

"kick in the pants" in French is coup de pied au cul, coup de pied au derrière.

Are there other ways to say "kick in the pants" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "kick in the pants": coup de pied au cul, coup de pied au derrière.

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