French Word of the Day

to like, be into

Tu le kiffe?
You like him? (You’re into him?)

ABOUT TODAY’S WORD
Kiffer is a very popular word among French teenagers, used especially to talk about liking or having a crush on someone else. It can also refer to liking things. But be aware that it’s probably not considered the best French in either case.

THIS WEEK
Every language is full of slang, or l’argot. French is no exception. This week, we’ve been 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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cash

Je n’ai pas de fric. Je suis fauché.
I don’t have any cash. I am broke.

THIS WEEK
Every language is full of slang, or l’argot. French is no exception. This week, we’ll cover 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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to understand, to get it

Tu comprends? Non, je ne pige pas.
You understand? No, I don’t get it.

THIS WEEK
Every language is full of slang, or l’argot. French is no exception. This week, we’ll cover 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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a cop (US), a bobby (British)

Les flics ont arrêté les émeutiers.
The cops arrested the rioters.

TODAY
Every language is full of slang, or l’argot. French is no exception. Today, our word is a common example. Words like these are generally more informal, and you’ll want to use them only in familiar settings.

QUIZ LINK
Test yourself on today’s word and other slang words here.

a friend, buddy, mate, pal

Je vais au pub avec mes potes ce soir.
I’m going to the pub with my buddies tonight.

TODAY
Every language is full of slang, or l’argot. French is no exception. Today’s word is one example. Words like this are generally more informal, and you’ll want to use them only in familiar settings.

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?

THIS WEEK
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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