{
  "id": 873242,
  "title": "French Phrase of the Day: fdp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/french-phrase-of-the-day-fdp-873242",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T13:06:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Local France",
    "slug": "the-local-france-thelocal",
    "url": "https://www.thelocal.fr/20260814/french-phrase-of-the-day-fdp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The phrase \"fdp\" is a common acronym used in casual written French, particularly in text messaging or social media platforms. It stands for \"fils de pute,\" which translates to \"son of a whore\" in English. This is a strong insult, often considered the nuclear option for insulting someone. Unlike some French swearwords like \"putain\" or \"con,\" there is no milder or jokey way to express this sentiment. It's a phrase that French learners should avoid using, as it's becoming increasingly common on social media when people want to strongly express their dislike for a person or company.",
  "summary": "This is a common acronym on social media and message platforms, hopefully not aimed at you.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Local France",
        "title": "French Phrase of the Day: fdp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/french-phrase-of-the-day-fdp",
        "published": "2026-08-14T13:06:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}