🧢French Slang🍴Places in Paris🗞️Nouvelles de la France

Learning French is like eating a "croissant", it's cool and it makes you happy!

French Teacher Carlito

Mar 19, 2023

Hello hello tout le monde😃

J’espère que vous avez la banane !

Ca fait plaisir de vous partager cette newsletter ;)

This is Carlito - the French Guy that makes French as fun as a weekend in Vegas🎰

Here’s what we've got today:

🧢French Slang
🍴Places in Paris
🗞️Nouvelles de la France
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🧢French Slang

We're going to talk about some cool language that'll have you totally stylish and looking great.

And no, I'm not trying to speak a foreign language or summon a demon (although, that could be cool too).

I'm just talking about the slang we use in everyday French - the stuff that makes our parents scratch their heads and wonder if we're speaking French or some kind of alien dialect.

Why this subject ?

You asked for it, I execute (check out my Insta on Wednesday, I do a poll every week to get what you want in the next newsletter).

That's what we call democracy😉

Basic French Slang Expressions

Here are some of the most commonly used French slang expressions:

"Salut" - This means "hi" or "bye"
"Ça va ?" - This is a common way to ask someone how they're doing
"Franchement" - It means "frankly" or "honestly"
"T’inquiète" - A way to say "don't worry about it"
"Cool" - This means "cool" or "great"

French Slang Words for People

Here are some French slang words used to describe people:

"Un pote" - This means "a friend"
"Un mec" - It’s a slang term for "a guy"
"Une meuf" - It means "a girl"
"Un keuf" - This is one way to say "a police officer"
"Un beauf" - This is a derogatory term for "a tacky or uncultured person"

French Slang Words for Actions

Here are some French slang words used to describe actions:

"Kiffer" - This means "to like" or "to love"
"Se casser" - This means "to leave"
"Glander" - This means "to do nothing"
"Se faire larguer" - This means "to get dumped" (I know you'll remember this one well🤣)

French Slang Idioms

Here are some French slang idioms that you may hear in conversations:

"Avoir le cafard" - This means "to be depressed"
"Avoir la flemme" - This means "to be lazy"
"En avoir marre" - This means "to be fed up"
"Faire chier" - This means "to annoy" or "to bother"
"Faire gaffe" - This means "to be careful"

Regional French Slang

It's important to note that French slang can vary by region. Here are some examples from where I live - Paris:

"Chelou" - This slang word is commonly used in Paris and means "weird" or "strange"
"Frangin" - This means "brother" or "buddy"
"Bouffer" - This means "to eat"
You might hear someone say, "On va bouffer où ce soir?" which means "Where are we going to eat tonight?"
"Taf" - This means "work”
For example, you can say "Je suis en taf jusqu'à tard ce soir" which means "I'm at work until late tonight"

⚠️Remember to use these with caution and only in informal settings

🍴Places in Paris

I am far from being a specialist of Paris but I know some addresses😉

I've been there for more than 20 years !

Let's talk about food because I'm not a big fan of touristy Paris (btw, I've never been up the Eiffel Tower).

I didn't have much inspiration (at the same time the request is not very precise) so here are some restaurants I tested recently.

The Michelin guide is over, make way for Le Guide de Carlito.

Biglove - Big Mamma

30 Rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris

7/10 - “Bonne bouffe, produits de qualité. On se croit presque en Italie (les serveurs parlent tous italien”

Pour ceux qui ont la flemme de traduire👉Good food, quality products. You almost feel like you're in Italy (all the waiters speak Italian)

Bistrot Paul Bert

18 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris

9/10 - “Une institution dans le 11e arrondissement de Paris pour goûter à des spécialités de la cuisine française comme le potage Dubarry, filet de bœuf sauce au poivre, les crêpes Suzette, le baba au rhum…”

An institution in the 11th district of Paris for tasting French cuisine specialties such as potage Dubarry, beef filet with pepper sauce, crepes Suzette, baba au rhum…

DUMBO

Only available at petites-écuries. not in pigalle😉

6/10 - “Pas ouf ouf, pas mal de hype autour du “smash” qui reste un classique chez les Ricains”

Not crazy, there's a lot of hype around the "smash" which remains a classic among Americans

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🗞️Nouvelles de la France

I will try to summarize the news of the week. Make way for the French Jimmy Fallon.

Let’s start in French🥖

Le Sénat a adopté le projet de réforme repoussant l’âge légal de départ à la retraite de 62 à 64 ans.
Les marchés financiers ont été affectés cette semaine par la crainte d’une vaste crise bancaire en raison des difficultés de la banque Credit Suisse et de la faillite de trois banques américaines dont la Silicon Valley Bank.
Le Guide Michelin a sélectionné les meilleurs 630 tables de France. Un seul chef (Alexandre Couillon) a décroché une 3e étoile.

Pour les tricheurs, voilà la traduction🙃

The Senate has passed the reform project to raise the legal retirement age from 62 to 64.
The financial markets have been affected this week by the fear of a major banking crisis due to the difficulties of Credit Suisse and the bankruptcy of three American banks, including Silicon Valley Bank.
The Michelin Guide has selected the best 630 restaurants in France. Only one chef (Alexandre Couillon) has been awarded a third star.