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avoir le seumTo feel bitter, frustrated, or deeply annoyed. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→bobobobo means A socially progressive, culturally fashionable person associated with relative economic comfort. Learn its French usage, pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and related expressions.→boufferbouffer means To eat, in a familiar and sometimes coarse way. Learn its French usage, pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and related expressions.→c'est carréIt is organised, clear, reliable, or properly handled. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→ça marcheOkay, that works, agreed, or it is functioning. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→chelouWeird, suspicious, unsettling, or not quite right. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→
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Phraseavoir le seumTo feel bitter, frustrated, or deeply annoyed.WordboboA socially progressive, culturally fashionable person associated with relative economic comfort.WordboufferTo eat, in a familiar and sometimes coarse way.Phrasec'est carréIt is organised, clear, reliable, or properly handled.Phraseça marcheOkay, that works, agreed, or it is functioning.WordchelouWeird, suspicious, unsettling, or not quite right.WordgalèreA difficult, exhausting, frustrating, or complicated situation.WordgraveTotally, seriously, definitely, or very.Phrasela flemmeA strong lack of motivation or desire to make an effort.WordmecAn informal word for a man, guy, boyfriend, or male friend.Phrasemétro-boulot-dodoThe repetitive routine of commuting, working, and sleeping.WordmeufAn informal word for a woman, girlfriend, or female friend.WordmythoA liar, an exaggerator, or something considered invented or untrue.WordoufCrazy, extreme, or astonishing; also used as an intensifier in de ouf.WordrelouAnnoying, tiresome, awkward, or difficult to deal with.WordtafWork, a job, or a task that needs doing.WordweshHey, what’s up, seriously, or an emphatic reaction, depending on tone.
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