Slang from French

To be annoyed, bitter, or "salty" about something (from Arabic "samm," meaning poison).

To work hard.

Thanks. Verlan for "merci."

Money or wealth.

To please, to woo, or to have a great time/party.

Bro; little brother. Extremely common among young men.

A very common, slightly older term for cash.

Like; sort of. Used exactly like the English "like" as a filler word.

Totally; absolutely; very. Used as an affirmative or an intensifier.

To like or love someone or something (from Arabic "kif").

A party. Verlan for "fête."

Making a scene, being loud, or partying hard to show off.

My girlfriend. In Quebec, this is used regardless of the woman's actual hair color.

To go shopping. In France, they say "faire du shopping," but Quebec keeps the traditional verb.

To lie or to "cook up" a story.

My boyfriend or a close male friend. Derived from the English "chum."

My guy / My girl. "Meuf" is verlan for "femme."

A liar or a "bullshitter." Short for "mythomane."

Perfect; spotless; great. Used when something is exactly as it should be.

Money. Literally means "sorrel" (the herb), similar to using "bread" or "dough" in English.

Crazy or awesome. Verlan for "fou."

To flirt with, kiss, or "hook up" with someone. Verlan for "choper" (to catch).

Dollars. Derived from "piastres," used exclusively in French-speaking Canada.

Boring or dull. "C'est plate" is a staple Quebecois expression.

Annoying, boring, or "heavy." Verlan for "lourd."

Expensive. Verlan for "cher."

Brother or a very close male friend. Verlan for "frère."

To leave or "get out." Can be slightly aggressive depending on tone.

Common slang for money (originally referred to a 5-franc coin).

Short for "bourgeois-bohème." Used to describe urban hipsters/middle-class progressives.

A car. While in France it means a tank or chariot, in Quebec it is the standard word for an automobile.

A corner store or convenience store. Often shortened to "dep."

A girl, woman, or girlfriend.

A guy or a dude.

Angry or annoyed. Verlan for "énervé."