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un / une gosse

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Definition: (informal) - kid; (Québec) - testicle

Combien de gosses as-tu ? - How many kids do you have?

Quel sale gosse ! - What a brat!

Be careful with this word when traveling to Canada, as it has a completely different meaning:

Je suis marié avec trois gosses
    (France): I'm married with three kids
    (Québec): I'm married with three testicles

Expressions: Il est beau gosse - He's cute; un gosse de riches - spoiled rich kid

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