yokel in French
yokel in French is plouc, manant — yokel means an unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
yokel in French
plouc
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
manant
(pejorative) A person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated or naive.
What does "yokel" mean?
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noun An unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
"They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels."
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yokel in a sentence
- They love the scenery near their summer home, but have no desire to mix with the local yokels.
- The city slickers laughed at what they assumed was a yokel from the sticks.
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What is "yokel" in French?
"yokel" in French is plouc, manant. yokel means: An unsophisticated or naive person from the countryside, often used dismissively.
How do you use "yokel" in a sentence?
Example: "The city slickers laughed at what they assumed was a yokel from the sticks." In French, "yokel" is plouc, manant.
Are there other ways to say "yokel" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "yokel": plouc, manant.
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