Paris and urban French meaning
taf
Work, a job, or a task that needs doing.
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Meaning
Taf is an informal French word for work. It may refer to employment, a workplace, or a particular task.
Pronunciation and grammar
/taf/ · informal noun
Variants and common forms: le taf
Informal but not strongly marked among friends or colleagues.
How it is used
It is common throughout France and appears constantly in casual Parisian conversation.
Examples
French: Je dois retourner au taf.
Plain English: I have to go back to work.
French: J’ai beaucoup de taf cette semaine.
Plain English: I have a lot of work this week.
Important context
It is usually unsuitable for formal writing, job applications, or official workplace communication.