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Saturday, August 20, 2011

un truc

a thing, thingie, thingamajig, trick

Où est ce petit truc qui garde ouverte la porte?
Where is that little thing that keeps the door open?

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Every language is full of slang, or l’argot. French is no exception. This week, we’re covering a selection of French slang words. These words are generally more informal, and you’ll want to use them only in familiar settings.

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Vocabulary Section: Slang, Word of the Day