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guv in French

guv in French is chef, patron — guv means an informal way to address a man, especially one in charge or a stranger.

guv in French

chef
noun
(UK, Irish, chiefly, London, informal) A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
patron
noun
(UK, Irish, chiefly, London, informal) A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.

What does "guv" mean?

  1. noun An informal way to address a man, especially one in charge or a stranger.
    ""Cheers, guv," the cabbie said, pocketing the tip."
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guv in a sentence

  • "Cheers, guv," the cabbie said, pocketing the tip.

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What is "guv" in French?

"guv" in French is chef, patron. guv means: An informal way to address a man, especially one in charge or a stranger.

How do you use "guv" in a sentence?

Example: ""Cheers, guv," the cabbie said, pocketing the tip." In French, "guv" is chef, patron.

Are there other ways to say "guv" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "guv": chef, patron.

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