en carton

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃ kaʁ.tɔ̃/
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Adjective

en carton (invariable)

  1. (slang) of poor quality
  2. (slang) lacking sustenance; pathetic; bogus
    • 1995, La Haine:
      Saïd: J’avais un plan pour ramasser de l’oseille, mec. Mais vous m’avez tout fait foirer avec votre émeute en carton là.
      I had a plan to get some cash, mate. But you screwed everything up for me with your pathetic riot.
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