Slang expressions for everyday life in French
Here's a very useful list of common French slang expressions and sentences that you will encounter in everyday life.
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| J'ai la dalle. | | I'm really hungry. (familiar) |
| Ça marche ! | | OK! / That works! (informal) |
| T'inquiète ! | | No worries! (informal) |
| C'est clair ! | | You don't say! (informal) |
| La vache ! | | OMG! / Damn! (familiar) |
| J'ai la flemme. | | I can't be bothered. (informal) |
| Je suis à la bourre. | | I'm late. (familiar) |
| Laisse tomber ! | | Drop it! / Don't bother! (informal) |
| Fais gaffe ! | | Watch out! (informal) |
| C'est trop la honte ! | | So embarrassing! (familiar) |
| C'est nul ! | | That sucks! (familiar) |
| J'ai le seum. | | I'm bummed (US) / I'm gutted (UK) (familiar) |
| Je suis dègue. | | I'm bummed (US) / I'm gutted (UK) (familiar) |
| Casse-toi ! | | Go away! / Piss off! (familiar) |
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