bang
/bɑ̃ɡ/masculine
The French word for bong is bang.
The word bang is a masculine noun used to refer to a vessel used in smoking various substances.
Meaning: vessel used in smoking various substances (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /bɑ̃ɡ/.
Did you know?
- While bang is the modern slang term, a more formal or technical description used in French pharmacy or medical contexts might be dispositif de consommation de substances inhalées.
- While 'pipe à eau' is the descriptive term, using it in a casual setting with young people might actually make you sound like a police officer or a medical professional rather than a peer.
- The spelling bang in French is identical to the English word for a loud noise, but the meaning is entirely different in a smoking context.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que tu peux nettoyer le bang ?Can you clean the bong?
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are hanging out at home.
- LucasLéa, tu as vu mon bang ?Léa, have you seen my bong?
- LéaOui, il est sur la table.Yes, it is on the table.
- LucasMerci, je ne le trouvais plus.Thanks, I couldn't find it anymore.
- LéaDe rien, Lucas.You're welcome, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bong” translations and entries bang, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
