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How does contemporary French slang work?
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Model answer
Verlan (meuf, keuf, chelou). Anglicisms (le weekend, le job, un deal). Arabic borrowings (kiffer, bled, toubib). Digital shortcuts (mdr, ptdr, slt, bcp). Registers shift quickly by generation.
Why
Passive understanding is essential; active use depends on context.
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