No. 11,043 in French
ploucs
"Ploucs" refers to unsophisticated or uncultured people, often translated as "hicks" or "rednecks."
In a sentence
Les ploucs sont arrivés à la fête avec des vêtements inhabituels.
The hicks arrived at the party wearing unusual clothes.
In this sentence, 'ploucs' is used informally and colloquially to refer to people considered unsophisticated or overly rural.
Il ne faut pas juger les gens comme des ploucs juste parce qu'ils vivent à la campagne.
One should not judge people as hicks just because they live in the countryside.
Here, 'ploucs' carries a stereotype nuance, denoting individuals perceived as uncultured due to their rural lifestyle.
Chez eux, les ploucs sont souvent chaleureusement accueillis.
At their place, the hicks are often warmly welcomed.
In this context, the term 'ploucs' is used metaphorically, possibly indicating those who are simple in lifestyle but kind-hearted.
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