How to Say ‘Girl / Chick’ in French
Une meuf
ewn muhf
[ewn muhf]
💬 Usage Tip: Meuf is femme "woman" with its sounds flipped around, a slang habit called verlan.
🇫🇷 In France: Younger people use it freely, and it can also mean girlfriend. From an outsider or an older speaker it can come across as crude.
Phrase Breakdown
Une
[ewn]
a / an
An indefinite article used before feminine singular nouns.
Une rencontre comme celle-ci peut ouvrir des portes.
A meeting like this can open doors.
meuf
[muhf]
girl, woman
Verlan (reversed) slang for 'femme'; also means girlfriend.
Sa meuf est super drôle.
His girlfriend is really funny.
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