"à deux balles" meaning in French

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Adjective

IPA: /a dø bal/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-LoquaxFR-à deux balles.wav
Etymology: Literally, “at two francs”, i.e. very inexpensive. Etymology templates: {{m-g|at two francs}} “at two francs”, {{lit|at two francs}} Literally, “at two francs” Head templates: {{fr-adj|inv=y}} à deux balles (invariable)
  1. (informal, figuratively) cheap, tasteless Tags: figuratively, informal, invariable Categories (topical): Two Synonyms: à deux sous, à deux francs Related terms: trois francs six sous
    Sense id: en-à_deux_balles-fr-adj-F4n8kO3V Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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