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What is verlan and how is it used?
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Model answer
Verlan reverses syllables of French slang words. Femme → meuf. Arabe → beur. Louche → chelou. Soirée → résoi. Very informal, used among friends, youth culture.
Why
Never use in formal contexts. Understanding is more important than producing it.
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