English–French

“slangy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁgotik/

Example

La chanson contient des expressions argotiques.

The song contains slang expressions.

Illustration for argotique (slangy)

How to say “slangy” in French

“Slangy” in French is argotique.

An expression circulating within a group's informal speech instead of formal standard language.

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

Example sentences with argotique

Il utilise un langage argotique avec ses amis.

He uses slangy language with his friends.

Tips for using argotique

  • Argotique is narrower than familier because it suggests group slang, while familier covers informal usage without implying a particular group.

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