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Understanding Verlan in Modern French Culture

The Local examines verlan, a form of French slang commonly found among young people, music, and social media.

By 7 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET Updated 7 Sep 2026 · 14:30 CET

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According to The Local, anyone spending time around young French people, listening to French music, or scrolling through French social media may encounter specific slang terms.

The publication highlights several examples of these words, including meuf, ouf, chelou, and relou, as part of understanding and using verlan.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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