Informal Pronunciation
As if normal French pronunciation weren't hard enough, informal French pronunciation introduces a whole new set of issues, with many sounds being dropped or changed. Here are the potential problem areas. informalities
Informal French
Français familier
This index includes a variety of French words, expressions, pronunciations, and grammatical and structures reserved for informal communication.
For an explanation of the difference between informal, familiar, and slang see What is register?
As if normal French pronunciation weren't hard enough, informal French pronunciation introduces a whole new set of issues, with many sounds being dropped or changed. Here are the potential problem areas. Informal Questions
In addition to the "correct" ways to ask questions in French, there are several ways to ask them informally. J’en ai ras le bol !
J’en peux plus
kif-kif
The Lawless French intermediate-advanced French word of the day is exclusive to Lawless French supporters.
informalities • word of the day
Kifer (familiar) – to like, get a kick out of
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -er French verb kifer.
conjugation tables • informalities
Kiffer (familiar) – to like, get a kick out of
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -er French verb kiffer.
conjugation tables • informalities
la flemme
The Lawless French intermediate-advanced French word of the day is exclusive to Lawless French supporters.
informalities • word of the day
La vache !
Larguer – to release, loose, let out, jettison; (informal) to get rid of, ditch, dump
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -er French verb larguer.
conjugation tables • informalities
le boulot
The Lawless French intermediate-advanced French word of the day is exclusive to Lawless French supporters.
informalities • word of the day
le charabia
The Lawless French intermediate-advanced French word of the day is exclusive to Lawless French supporters.
informalities • word of the day
Le cinq à sept
Les Anglais sont arrivés
Loucher – to squint; (informal) to ogle, eye
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -er French verb loucher.
Unlike other French suffixes, -ci does not create new words, but rather adds additional meaning to the nouns and pronouns it's attached to.
