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Paris and urban French meaning

meuf

An informal word for a woman, girlfriend, or female friend.

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Meaning

Meuf is French verlan formed from femme. In casual speech it can refer to a woman, a girlfriend, or a female friend, depending on context.

Pronunciation and grammar

/mœf/ · informal noun

Very informal; familiar urban French.

How it is used

It is common in informal urban French, including Paris, especially among friends and younger speakers.

Examples

French: C’est une meuf de mon quartier.

Plain English: She is a woman from my neighborhood.

French: Il vient avec sa meuf ce soir.

Plain English: He is coming with his girlfriend tonight.

Important context

The word may sound reductive or disrespectful when used about a stranger or in a formal setting. It is not a neutral replacement for femme.

Related Paris words

Meaning and examplesmecAn informal word for a man, guy, boyfriend, or male friend.Meaning and examplesrelouAnnoying, tiresome, awkward, or difficult to deal with.
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Source and further readingWiktionnaire français : meuf

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