ce bidule

this thing

→ ce

phrase Rare #44,618

this thing Informal and vague; used when you don't know, don't remember, or don't want to name the object. Depending on context, it can also mean “that thing.”

FR: Tu sais comment fonctionne ce bidule ?

EN: Do you know how this thing works?

Où va ce bidule ?

Where does this thing go?

Peux-tu me passer ce bidule ?

Can you pass me this thing?

Je n'arrive pas à me rappeler où va ce bidule.

I can't remember where this thing goes.

C'est quoi ce bidule ?

What is this thingamajig?