English–French

“back slang” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛʁlɑ̃/

Example

Ils parlent en verlan entre amis.

They use back slang among friends.

Illustration for verlan (back slang)

How to say “back slang” in French

“Back slang” in French is verlan.

A word whose sound pieces are turned around to make a fresh colloquial form.

Full entry for verlan: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with verlan

Dans les films, on entend souvent du verlan.

In films, you often hear verlan.

Tips for using verlan

  • Verlan is masculine: standard forms include le verlan and du verlan.

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