English–French

“butcher's slang” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/luʃɛʁbɛm/

Example

Les boucheries utilisent parfois le loucherbem entre employés.

Butcher shops sometimes use butcher's slang among their employees.

Illustration for loucherbem (butcher's slang)

How to say “butcher's slang” in French

“Butcher's slang” in French is loucherbem.

A butcher's word game that disguises trade terms as a playful insider code.

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

Example sentences with loucherbem

Il raconte une histoire en loucherbem pour amuser ses amis.

He tells a story in loucherbem to amuse his friends.

Tips for using loucherbem

  • Loucherbem is highly marked argot and is mainly encountered in historical, literary, or playful contexts.

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