slang in French
slang in French is argot, jargon, langue verte — slang means very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
slang in French
argot
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
jargon
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
langue verte
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
What does "slang" mean?
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noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
"Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up."
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noun The specialized vocabulary of a particular group or profession.
"Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients."
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slang in a sentence
- Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up.
- He peppered his speech with British slang after a year living in London.
- Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients.
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What is "slang" in French?
"slang" in French is argot, jargon, langue verte. slang means: Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
How do you use "slang" in a sentence?
Example: "Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up." In French, "slang" is argot, jargon, langue verte.
Are there other ways to say "slang" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "slang": argot, jargon, langue verte.
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