meuf
/mœf/
The English phrase 'shawty' can be translated into the French slang term meuf.
The term meuf is a slang word used to refer to a woman or a girl.
Which one should you use?
While meuf is used for a woman or girl, it is much more informal than the standard French word femme and can sometimes be seen as objectifying.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
meuf is a slang term. For a more respectful and formal way to refer to a young woman, you should use the phrase jeune femme.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the term plural, you add an 's' to the end to get meufs.
How do you pronounce it?
/mœf/
Did you know?
- The term meuf is an example of 'Verlan', a type of French slang where syllables are reversed. To create it, the word femme is broken down and flipped to create the new form.
- Depending on the tone, meuf can be used as a general exclamation to express surprise or disbelief, similar to saying 'Girl!' in English.
- Because meuf is a reversal of femme, it is part of a complex linguistic game played in France where many words are systematically flipped to create a hidden language of the youth.
Examples in context
- C'est une trop belle meuf.She is a very beautiful girl.
- Regarde cette meuf là-bas.Look at that girl over there.
- J'ai vu une meuf stylée hier.I saw a stylish girl yesterday.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are sitting in a cafe discussing people passing by.
- ManonNathan, regarde cette meuf !Nathan, look at that girl!
- NathanAh ouais, elle est canon.Oh yeah, she is hot.
- ManonUne vraie meuf de rêve.A real dream girl.
- NathanTu m'étonnes.I'm not surprised.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry meuf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meuf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
