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Va te faire foutre/mettre
#1
Fuck you
Both words either “foutre” or “mettre” are very common ways to tell someone to go fuck theirselfs. It’s used to express anger or contempt towards someone similar to how saying “fuck you” would in English. Literal Translation: Go do cum/put yourself
Va bien te faire enculer
#2
Go fuck yourslef
Another very common way to offensively go tell someone to go fuck theirselfs. used to express anger, contempt, or dismissal towards someone. Similar to saying “go fuck yourself” in English Literal Translation: Go get yourself well fucked
Nique ta mère
#3
Fuck your mother
Yet another offensive insult used to insult someone and their mother at the same time. It’s used in moments of rage or frustration. It’s very similar to saying “fuck you” or “fuck your mom” in English. Literal Translation: Fuck your mother
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Fils / Fille de pute
#4
Son / Daughter of a bitch
Used to insult someone similar to calling them a “son of a bitch” or “bastard”. “Fille de pute” can also be used to express frustration or annoyance to oneself in moments of rage. Literal Translation: Son / Daughter of a bitch
T’es con / conne
#5
You’re an idiot / dumbass
Colloquial phrase used to call someone foolish, stupid, or simply an idiot. Often used jokingly or playfully in light-hearted contexts. However, it can also be used in a more serious manner to insult someone’s intelligence or behaviors. Literal Translation: You are stupid
Putain de merde
#6
Holy shit / Fucking hell
A vulgar yet colloquial phrase that is often used to express anger, frustration, or disappointment. Similar to saying “holy shit!” or “fucking hell!” in English. Literal Translation: Whore of shit
Fait chier
#7
Shit / God dammit
A colloquial expression used in moments of anger, frustration, or annoyance. Similar to blurting out “shit” or “god dammit” when you stub your toe or drop a glass on the floor. Can be also used less intensively to describe something annoying or bothersome. For example by saying “ça fait chier” this sentence could roughly be translated to “It’s a pain in the ass”. Literal Translation: Makes shit
Salope / Salot
#8
Slut / Bitch / Man whore
A derogatory term used to insult someone’s lack of respect for themselves. Similar to calling someone a “whore” or a “slut” in English, however it can be considered more hurtful or offensive than the word “pute” simply because it’s less commonly used. Salope is used to refer to a woman while salot is to refer to a man. Literal Translation: Whore
Ferme ta gueule putain
#9
Shut the fuck up
A very disrespectful way to tell someone to essentially stop talking or to shut up. The word “gueule” also refers to the snout of an animal which ads an extra level of offensiveness. While the word “putain” is simply used to add emphasis on the phrase. Similar to how the word “fuck” can be used to make something sound more aggressive. Literal Translation: Shut your fucking snout
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Bordel
#1
Mess
A slightly vulgar colloquial term that refers to a “mess” or “chaos”. It’s used more figuratively to describe a situation or place that is disorderly or chaotic. For example: “Je ne veux plus de ce bordel dans ma vie!” which means “I don't want this shit in my life anymore”. Literal Translation: Mess
C'est trop chelou
#2
That’s really weird
A colloquial phrase used a lot by the younger generation to express that something is weird, strange, or odd. Which can also be used to describe people, for example: "il est vraiment chelou" which means “he is really weird”. Literal Translation: It’s really weird
Dinguerie
#3
Oh my god, that’s crazy
A colloquial term often said when something crazy, insane, or wild happens. A similar phrase in English would be “that’s crazy” or even “oh my god”. Literal Translation: Insanity
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Y'a r (il n'y a rien)
#4
There’s nothin
A colloquial term where the letter “r” is short for “rien (nothing)”. Commonly used to imply that there is nothing or not much currently happening. For example if someone asks you “Qu'est-ce que tu fais ce soir? (What are you doing tonight?)” You can respond with "Y'a r, je reste à la maison (Not much, I'm staying home)”. Literal Translation: There’s r
Mytho
#5
Liar
A colloquial abbreviation of "mythomane," which refers to someone who habitually tells lies or exaggerates. It's often used to describe someone who is not truthful or who makes up stories. For example if someone says “T’es un(e) mytho” they are saying “You’re a liar”. Literal Translation: Liar
Bagnole
#6
Whip / Ride
A colloquial slang term used to refer to a car or automobile. Similar words in English based on its usage could be “whip” or “ride”. Literal Translation: Auto
Balles
#7
Cash / Bucks
A slang word to refer to money similar to the words “cash” or “bucks” in English. For example “J'ai plus une balle” which means “I don’t got a single buck”. Literal Translation: Bullets
Laisse tomber
#8
Let it go / don't worry bout it
Is a colloquial term used to mean "forget about it", “nevermind”, or "let it go." It's a casual way to suggest dropping a subject or not worrying about something. Literal Translation: Let fall
Bosser
#9
To grind
A colloquial term that's often used informally to refer to working, especially when the work is perceived as hard or intensive. A similar phrase in English based on its colloquial usage might be "to grind”. Literal Translation: Work
Kiffer
#10
To really like / To enjoy
A colloquial term meaning "to really like" or "to enjoy." It's often used to express a strong positive feeling towards something. For example: “J'adore la musique, je kiffe vraiment le hip-hop” which means “I love the music, I really enjoy hip-hop.” Literal Translation: To enjoy