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Speak Like a Parisian: Essential French Slang – HearSay Französisch A2
Master the essential French slang and everyday colloquialisms used by a new generation of Parisians. Practice your listening and speaking on the go to sound less like a tourist and more like a local.
Lektionen Casual Parisian Greetings Learn to greet friends and use informal nouns to describe the people around you.
Wortschatz Quoi de neuf ? (What's up?) Un mec (A guy or boyfriend) Une meuf (A woman or chick) Kiffer (To really like/love) Grave (Seriously, totally, or very) Lernziele Master social 'argot' for casual greetings Describe people using informal labels Use the adverb grave to emphasize feelings Making Plans And Agreeing Confirm plans with your friends and learn your first Verlan (backwards) word.
Wortschatz Ça roule (That works / How's it going) T'es bien chaud(e) (You're in a great mood / Down for it) Ouf (Crazy or incredible) Un frérot (Bro / brother) Bref (Anyway / In short) Lernziele Confirm plans with laid-back expressions Understand Verlan like 'ouf' Categorize acquaintances informally Navigating The Daily Grind Talk about your job and the physical toll of a long workday in the city.
Wortschatz Le boulot (A job/work) Bosser (To work) Taffer (To work) Être à la bourre (To be running late) Être crevé (To be exhausted/dead tired) Lernziele Navigate informal terms for professional life Describe physical states of exhaustion Express being in a rush Talking Money And Struggles Express financial struggles and learn how to ask to borrow small things.
Wortschatz La thune (Money) Une galère (A struggle or nightmare) Taxer (To pinch/borrow) C'est la loose (That's too bad / That sucks) Bah (Well / Um) Lernziele Navigate informal terms for finances Describe difficult situations or nightmares Use filler words to sound more native Hanging Out And Eating Use colloquial slang to talk about food, eating, and having a blast with friends.
Wortschatz La bouffe (Food) Bouffer (To eat) S'éclater (To have a blast) C'est trop cool (That's so cool) Pas mal de (Quite a few / A lot of) Lernziele Use slang for food and eating Express enthusiasm and fun times Quantify objects informally Describing People With Verlan Identify and use 'backwards' French words to describe people's quirks and flaws.
Wortschatz Relou (Annoying or a pain) Chanmé (Wicked, awesome, or cool) Un bolos (A gullible or naive person) Un mytho (A compulsive liar) Zarbi (Weird or strange) Lernziele Understand and use Verlan adjectives Describe people's flaws informally Express when something is weird or cool Family And The Suburbs Discuss your home life, family members, and the neighborhoods surrounding Paris.
Wortschatz Un daron (A father) Une daronne (A mother) Une baraque (A house) Les banlieues (Suburbs) C'est la vie (That's life) Lernziele Refer to family using street slang Discuss homes and neighborhoods Express acceptance of a situation Style And Personal Appearances Compliment someone's outfit and describe things that are totally out of control.
Wortschatz Des fringues (Clothes/outfit) Frais / Fraîche (Cool or fresh) Une clope (A cigarette/smoke) De ouf (Out of control / crazy) Un pote (A buddy/friend) Lernziele Describe personal style and clothes Use intense modifiers for descriptions Refer to friends colloquially Expressing Frustrations And Anger Communicate negative states of mind, panic, and when things just generally suck.
Wortschatz Le seum (Bitterness or frustration) Péter un plomb (To lose one's temper / blow a fuse) Flipper (To freak out or panic) Ça craint (That sucks / That's risky) C'est nul (That sucks / That's lame) Lernziele Describe feelings of bitterness and frustration Talk about panic and losing one's temper Express when a situation is risky or lame Admitting Mistakes And Laziness Admit when you've failed at something, or when you just don't have the energy for it.
Wortschatz Laisse tomber (Forget it / Let it go) Se planter (To fail or make a mistake) Je m'en fous (I don't care) Avoir la flemme (To feel lazy) Un flic (A policeman/cop) Lernziele Discuss mistakes and failures Communicate feelings of extreme laziness Dismiss a topic entirely Surprises And Disbelief React to shocking news with appropriate French interjections and slang.
Wortschatz La vache ! (Holy cow!) Sans déconner (No kidding? / Seriously?) Déconner (To joke around or mess around) Chelou (Weird or sketchy) Un truc (A thing) Lernziele React to news with appropriate surprise Express disbelief in casual conversation Describe sketchy situations using Verlan Abrupt Departures And Bold Actions Learn aggressive slang for telling someone off or making a quick exit.
Wortschatz Se casser (To leave abruptly) Ta gueule (Shut up) Prends le taureau par les cornes (Take the bull by the horns) Dégager (To clear off or leave) Le bordel (A mess or chaos) Lernziele Command someone to leave abruptly Use strong dismissive language Encourage bold action using idioms Managing Time And Relief Reassure your friends that there is plenty of time and everything will work out.
Wortschatz T'es large (You've got plenty of time) Tout est bien qui finit bien (All's well that ends well) Gérer (To manage or handle it) Tranquille (Chill or calm) Au taquet (Ready or hyped up) Lernziele Reassure someone about running late Conclude stressful situations positively Express readiness and calm Enjoying The Parisian Nightlife Hit the town with your new vocabulary and describe the vibe of a great party.
Wortschatz Une teuf (A party) Picoler (To drink alcohol) Capter (To understand or get it) Posé (Chill or relaxed) Nickel (Perfect or great) Lernziele Navigate Parisian social life and parties Describe a relaxed evening atmosphere Confirm understanding informally 