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By Editorial Team
Last updated July 3, 2025
Published on February 17, 2023

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Would you like to learn French slang words and phrases? In every culture, people use slag words and phrases in everyday talks. Knowing them when listening to French people will allow you to understand what they are saying.

In addition, if you use some French slang phrases and words once in a while, you will sound cool and more natural.

To learn which one you could use in your conversations, keep reading.

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What Are The Most Common French Slang Words

Learning French slang words can be helpful if you want to understand better and communicate with young people and locals in informal or casual settings. In addition, French-speaking countries might even use different slang words.

Slang words are often used in everyday conversation, giving you a better insight into the culture and mentality of French speakers. But keep in mind that some slang words can be vulgar or offensive, so it’s important to be careful when using them.

If you’re planning to visit France, it’s always a good idea to learn some basic French phrases and expressions first and then gradually expand your vocabulary to include slang words and more informal language.

This will help you navigate different situations and communicate more effectively with locals. Here are some common french slang words you can use o hear in everyday conversations with French friends:

EnglishFrenchSound
To eatBouffer Bouffer
BookBouquin Bouquin
Sketchy, shadyChelou Chelou
To catch or get somethingChoper Choper
Dad or momDaron(ne) Daron
a womanUne meuf Une meuf
Brother or sisterFrangin(e) Frangin
Guy or dudeGars Gars
To like or enjoyKiffer Kiffer
Heavy, annoyingLourd Lourd
Crazy, awesomeOuf Ouf
To pick up, flirtPécho Pécho
Friend or buddyPote Pote
a scamUne arnaque Une arnaque
Annoying, boringRelou Relou
To dress up or get dressedSaper Saper
To leave, get out of hereSe casser Se casser
WorkTaf Taf
Party, gatheringTeuf Teuf
Not badPas pire Pas pire
I love youJe t’m ( Short for je t’aime) Je t’m

Generally speaking, there are always new slang words and phrases every year, but if you keep improving your language skills and practice a lot, you can easily keep up with the new terms.

Useful Common French Slang Expressions To Learn

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Knowing French slang expressions makes you look savvy and sophisticated, and It can add some panache to your conversation. French slang is often funny and entertaining. You could just memorize a few expressions to use in different situations.

Here are some common French slang phrases:

  1. C’est chaud – It’s hot (as in intense or difficult)
    C’est chaud
  2. C’est n’importe quoi – It’s nonsense or ridiculous
    C’est n’importe quoi 
  3. Ça roule – That works, or it’s all good
    Ça roule
  4. Faut que j’y aille – I have to go
    Faut que j’y aille
  5. Pas de souci – No problem
    Pas de souci
  6. T’es sérieux(se) ? – Are you serious?
    T’es sérieux
  7. T’inquiète (Ne t’inquiète pas) – Don’t worry
    T’inquiète
  8. J’en ai marre – I’m fed up
    J’en ai marre
  9. C’est la galère – It’s a nightmare or tough situation
    C’est la galère
  10. C’est mort – It’s dead or hopeless
    C’est mort
  11. J’ai la flemme – I’m lazy, or I can’t be bothered
    J’ai la flemme
  12. Ça craint – That sucks, or it’s bad
    Ça craint
  13. J’ai la dalle – I’m hungry (slang)
    J’ai la dalle
  14. T’es relou – You’re annoying
    T’es relou
  15. T’es chiant(e) – You’re annoying or difficult
    T’es chiant
  16. Ça me saoule – It’s annoying me
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  17. Je m’en fous – I don’t care
    Je m’en fous
  18. C’est pas mon truc – It’s not my thing
    C’est pas mon truc
  19. Ça va péter – It’s going to explode or get crazy
    Ça va péter

Slang Phrases In French Used By Young People And Their Meanings

A French slang expression could be difficult to understand if you do not know that all the words together have different meanings if you were to take each French word separately.

Young people use French colloquial expressions and might even speak with modern French slang words.

Here are some of the best French slang phrases to know:

  1. C’est ouf (un truc de ouf) – That’s crazy (a crazy thing)
    C’est ouf
  2. J’ai la dalle de ouf – Slang phrase that means I’m extremely hungry.”
    J’ai la dalle de ouf 
  3. J’suis trop chaud – I’m really excited
    J’suis trop chaud
  4. Je suis crevé – I’m tired or worn out
    Je suis crevé 
  5. J’ai la flemme de ouf – I’m super lazy
    word
  6. C’est la merde – It’s a disaster
    C’est la merde
  7. C’est nickel – It’s perfect or spotless
    C’est nickel
  8. T’es dans la galère – You’re in trouble or having a tough time
    T’es dans la galère
  9. Ça me saoule grave – It’s really annoying me
    Ça me saoule grave
  10. Ça déchire – It’s awesome or cool
    Ça déchire 
  11. Ça fait mal – It’s painful (used to describe something difficult or intense)
    Ça fait mal
  12. Ça crève les yeux – It’s obvious or glaringly apparent
    Ça fait mal 
  13. Je te kiffe– I like you
    Je te kiffe
  14. Arrête de te la péter – Stop being a show-off or stop bragging
    word
  15. Mort de rire – Literally translates into “died laughing.” It is the equivalent of the modern slang word LOL
    Mort de rire
  16. C’est nul – It sucks
    C’est nul
  17. Bobo sur le pied – I have a scratch on my foot
    Bobo sur le pied
  18. Ferme ta gueule – Shut the f**** Up
    Ferme ta gueule
  19. Ce mec – That guy is good-looking
    Ce mec
  20. Être au taquet – to be at the cleat
    Être au taquet

In the French-speaking world, many of these expressions are used in text messages too between friends and when writing personal e-mails.

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Learn French With The Ling App

Now that you know more about French slang words, you can also learn common words and take more advanced lessons. One of the best ways to speed up your learning process is to use the Ling app.

Ling has all you need to advance in your language learning journey, regardless of your current level. You can use the app in the mobile version or use it from your Desktop computer. Also, check out our great blog posts: Best Names In French For Boys And Girls and Basic French Pronouns.

There is no time to waste! Download the Ling app from App Store or Play Store and continue your journey in learning more about the French language. See you in the next post!