General
cimer
What does cimer mean?
From the standard French 'merci' (thank you). Verlan inverts mer-ci to ci-mer. It means thanks, in a relaxed register.
"Cimer pour le coup de main. = Thanks for the help."
Origin
Banlieue verlan from 'merci', everyday in casual French since the 1990s. A clean, almost playful verlan word that even appears in advertising and pop culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does cimer mean?
It's verlan for 'merci' and means 'thanks', in a casual or playful register.
Can cimer be sarcastic?
Yes — like English 'thanks a lot', it can be said ironically when something goes wrong.
Where did cimer come from?
From verlan, the syllable-reversing slang of the French banlieues.
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