Where does Je Kiffe come from?

“Kif” is the the arabic word for “a sense of well being/happiness” (also can describe the combination of tobacco and hashish!) and is now very much used by the youth to replace the verbs ‘like’ or ‘love’. J’te kiffe is modern slang for “I love you” in French.

Why do French say nickel?

When something’s great it isn’t just good, it’s nickel! The slang meaning originates from nickel being shiny metal and therefore insinuating something’s very clean or brilliant. I know, language evolves in strange ways. It’s now used in colloquial French to refer to something that’s très bien!

What does Keef mean in French?

, knows French. “Kiffer” is a verb created from the word “kif, kief, kiff or kaif” that comes from Arabic and refers to fun, pleasure, but also to being under the influence of alcohol, or smoking herbs like cannabis (or “haschich” another Arabic word).

What does KIF mean in French slang?

What does it mean? Kif-kif means ‘it’s all the same’, ‘it’s equal’, or ‘it makes no difference’.

What is zinc French?

noun. chimie|nocat=1 au singulier Élément chimique.

What does “Zarb” mean in French?

This slang expression is actually pretty common and is the contraction of an inversion (verlan) of the word “bizarre”. This way, a 3 syllable word becomes just 1 syllable – much more efficient for the busy d’jeune 🙂 The word “zarb” or “zarbi” can be applied to situations or people/things alike: “tu la trouves pas zarbi la prof d’Anglais?”

What is the slang in France?

This kind of slang uses new slang terms and of course, modern spoken French pronunciation. The “D’jeunes” (youth of the millennium) have incorporated traditional slang, verlan, Arabic & English words and shorthand SMS spellings into their language, sometimes even compounding them like inverting the syllables of an Arabic word…

Is it good to learn French slang?

And there is no denying that learning some French slang words and phrases is a useful way to improve your language skills. Learning how to use these words correctly in everyday situations will help you sound more natural, and it will also give you a deeper understanding of the French language.

How do you say Boss in French slang?

Often, simply using the english word can be a form of French slang as well. The French word for “boss” is patron or chef, so using boss is actually an anglicism. 17. Parigo – Parisian Parisians sometimes refer to themselves as Parigos. Eg. Oi, parigo! 1. Un truc – a thing