The text discusses various uses of the word "chien" in the French language. It can refer to an animal, specifically a domestic, meat-eating one, and can also be used as an adjective to describe someone as stingy, pig-ignorant or disagreeable. The text also mentions a Canadian rock band and a 1979 French drama film with this word in their titles. The word "chien" also appears in a popular French-English translation dictionary and can be pronounced using audio guides. It is also used in a popular hot sauce called "Sauce Chien," which is a well-known French creole recipe.