How to Say ‘Guy / Dude’ in French
Un mec
uhn mek
[uhn mek]
🇫🇷 In France: Very common and not rude among friends, but too casual for work or for talking about someone to their face in a formal setting.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a / an
Masculine singular indefinite article.
Un supplément peut être ajouté la nuit.
A surcharge can be added at night.
mec
[mek]
guy, dude
Very common slang for a man or a boyfriend.
C'est un mec sympa.
He's a nice guy.
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