how to pronounce coquin

/kɔ.kɛ̃/

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coquin is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of coquin in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… comme un citron à quel coquin ans se …”

meanings of coquin

noun:

Rascal, scoundrel.
Lucky dog.

adjective:

Mischievous.
Naughty, risqué.

coquin frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word coquin occurs in french on average 3.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.