Here are just a few of the French slang or informal terms for crooks: Cops seem to employ just about as much slang and jargon as their criminal counterparts. When it comes to work the French are often keen to call it anything but the normal word for it. Many, many French expressions use food to paint a picture, which is perhaps some manifestation of the country's obsession with what's on the table.
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As affairs of the heart can be complicated, it's perhaps fitting that there is a slew of words to describe one's male romantic partner in France. French ladies are known in the Anglo world for their trim figure, effortless style and top notch parenting skills. The first Frech words you'll be taught are Bonjour and Au revoir. Don't us wrong they are useful, in fact "bonjour" is probably the most important word in French.
But in informal situations in France you are much more likely to hear "salut" which can also be used to ssay goodbye or even "Coucou". For goodbye you'll often hear peple just sat "A Plus" or even "bisous", which means kisses.
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The French are avid drinkers, behind only Russians and Brits for the title of world's biggest consumer of alcohol. These phrases are generally OK in polite company. With kids being behind most slang words it's not surprising that there is a slang word for school, which is "bahut". And it's the same for university, which you will probably hear students refer to as "le fac". It's worth noting that "bahut" is also slang for taxi and truck as well.
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It's pronounced [bah u]. And there's also a slang verb for "to get dressed" - "se fringuer" - that you can use instead of "s'habiller". And finally it will come as no surprise to anyone that the French, famous for their smoking habits, have a few different words for cigarettes. Best stick to "cigarette" if you are in formal surroundings.
There are plenty of slang names for family members in France: Then there is the slightly derogatory "les vieux", which is used to refer to parents, to the distinctly derogatory "belle-doche" which is an alternative to "belle-mere" for mother-in-law. Oh and you might hear the family dog referred to as a "clebard" rather than a "chien".
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And lastly, if someone tells you that they "kiffe" your new hair cut, take it as a compliment. However, don't bother telling an elderly person that you "kiffe" anything of theirs.
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The likelihood of them knowing what you mean is slim. So you will understand why older people may not view this as a positive word, either. Sign up for our free Today in France newsletter. Get notified about breaking news on The Local. Join The Local's new travel group on Facebook.
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