Paris and urban French meaning
bouffer
To eat, in a familiar and sometimes coarse way.
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Meaning
Bouffer is a familiar verb meaning to eat. It can sound playful, ordinary, emphatic, or coarse depending on the speaker and setting.
Pronunciation and grammar
/bu.fe/ · informal verb
Informal; sometimes considered coarse.
How it is used
It is widely used in spoken French, including Paris, when speakers want a more casual alternative to manger.
Examples
French: On va bouffer où ce soir ?
Plain English: Where are we going to eat tonight?
French: Il a bouffé tout le gâteau.
Plain English: He ate the whole cake.
Important context
Use manger in formal, polite, or professional contexts. Bouffer can sound rough when addressed to someone unfamiliar.