French Slang Phrases & Words You Need to Know

In this French slang tutorial, Tania teaches some of the colloquial words and phrases you’ll hear native speakers use in daily conversation.

Be sure to take notes! (You won’t find these informal words in the average dictionary).

Here are just a few of the French slang words you'll learn how to use and pronounce...

- La tune, le fric: Money
- Le boulot, le taf: Work
- La teuf: Party
- Sans déc: Stop fooling around!

You’ll also learn about a type of French slang known as “Verlan.” Verlan is created by inverting the syllables within a word to form a new one.

For example, you might hear the word “ouf” in France. This is an inversion of the word “fou” which means “crazy.” Keep watching to learn even more French slang phrases!

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[sarahpariest]

For money you can also say "lové" but i think it's because i'm from the Paris' surburb!!

[TakeLessons]

What's your favorite French slang word or phrase??

[AndrewOBannon]

thousands years later linguists will be puzzled upon the origin of 'ouf' etc.