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woman, girl, girlfriend, (derogatory) woman, chick
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A slang term formed by reversing femme, used to refer to a woman or girl, often as a girlfriend, and sometimes in a dismissive way.
Examples
Arrête de parler comme une meuf, c'est agaçant.
Stop talking like a chick, it's annoying.
Les meufs de la soirée dansaient jusqu'à l'aube.
The women at the party danced until dawn.
J'ai vu une meuf dans le métro ce matin.
I saw a girl in the subway this morning.
Cette meuf vient de Paris.
This woman comes from Paris.
Les meufs de la bande sont souvent critiquées.
The women of the gang are often criticized.
Similar words
poule
femme
poule
nan
chick
dame
gonzesse
dame
gonzesse
femme
Meanings
Usage
Use meuf for casual reference to a woman or girl, but avoid it in formal writing.
Examples
Cette meuf vient de Paris.
This woman comes from Paris.
J'ai vu une meuf dans le métro ce matin.
I saw a girl in the subway this morning.
Les meufs de la soirée dansaient jusqu'à l'aube.
The women at the party danced until dawn.
Il a offert des fleurs à chaque meuf qu'il rencontrait.
He gave flowers to every woman he met.
Dans le groupe, chaque meuf a son propre style.
In the group, each woman has her own style.
Common mistakes
Using a masculine article with meuf is a typical error.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Le meuf est partie.
| La meuf est partie.
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| Il a parlé à la meuf comme à un mec.
| Il a parlé à la meuf comme à une femme.
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| Je l'ai vu avec un meuf.
| Je l'ai vu avec une meuf.
|
Similar words
femme
fille
nan
gonzesse
dame
poule
Usage
Use meuf when speaking about a girlfriend in a relaxed setting, but choose a neutral term like copine in more polite contexts.
Examples
Ma meuf m'a préparé le petit‑déjeuner.
My girlfriend made me breakfast.
Je suis sorti avec ma meuf hier soir.
I went out with my girlfriend last night.
Il a présenté sa meuf à ses parents.
He introduced his girlfriend to his parents.
Les meufs de mes amis sont souvent très cool.
My friends' girlfriends are often very cool.
Je ne peux pas parler sans ma meuf.
I can't talk without my girlfriend.
Common mistakes
Confusing meuf with a generic woman when the relationship is specified.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Je suis allé au cinéma avec ma meuf.
| Je suis allé au cinéma avec ma copine.
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| Sa meuf est très gentille.
| Sa copine est très gentille.
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| Il a présenté sa meuf à ses collègues.
| Il a présenté sa copine à ses collègues.
|
Similar words
femme
copine
nan
gonzesse
poule
dame
Usage
Avoid meuf when the tone could be perceived as disrespectful; choose a neutral term instead.
Examples
Ce type ne respecte jamais les meufs, il les traite comme des objets.
That guy never respects women, he treats them like objects.
Arrête de parler comme une meuf, c'est agaçant.
Stop talking like a chick, it's annoying.
Il a appelé la serveuse une meuf de mauvaise foi.
He called the waitress a dishonest woman.
Les meufs de la bande sont souvent critiquées.
The women of the gang are often criticized.
On ne peut plus dire meuf sans que ça sonne insultant.
You can no longer say 'meuf' without it sounding insulting.
Common mistakes
Using meuf in a respectful context when the speaker intends politeness.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Merci, madame, vous êtes une vraie meuf.
| Merci, madame, vous êtes une vraie femme.
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| Je respecte toutes les meufs.
| Je respecte toutes les femmes.
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| Ce n'est pas une meuf, c'est une professionnelle.
| Ce n'est pas une femme, c'est une professionnelle.
|
Similar words
femme
gonzesse
poule
nan
dame
chick
Usage
Use meuf for informal reference to a woman, girl, or girlfriend, but avoid it in formal contexts or when a neutral tone is required.
Common mistakes
Using meuf with a masculine article, as in le meuf, is incorrect.
Etymology
From the verlan inversion of femme, first recorded in French youth slang in the late twentieth century.
FAQ
meuf is a slang noun meaning a woman or girl, and it can also refer to a girlfriend.
Is meuf appropriate in formal French?
No, meuf is informal slang and should be avoided in formal writing or speech.
meuf comes from the verlan inversion of femme, swapping the syllables to create the slang term.
Can meuf be used to refer to a man?
No, meuf only refers to females; using it for a man is incorrect.
What is the plural of meuf?
The plural form is meufs.
Does meuf have a derogatory nuance?
In some contexts meuf can be dismissive or insulting, similar to calling someone a "chick".
How does meuf differ from nan?
nan is another informal word for a woman, but it does not come from verlan like meuf does.
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