slay bestie
slay bestie is the French way to say 'slay bestie'.
This phrase is an enthusiastic expression used to praise a close friend for doing something impressively or for looking great.
Did you know?
- The use of slay bestie in France is heavily influenced by the 'ballroom culture' of the LGBTQ+ community. It mirrors the way the community in the US uses language to celebrate excellence and confidence.
- French speakers often integrate slay into their own grammar by saying tu slay, treating the English word as a French verb conjugated in the present tense.
- If a French speaker wants to say the same thing using a native word, they might use tu gères, which literally means 'you are managing'. This shows the jump from a functional description to the hyperbolic style of slay bestie.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are getting ready for a party.
- NathanTu es prête pour la soirée ?Are you ready for the party?
- LéaRegarde ma nouvelle robe !Look at my new dress!
- NathanSlay bestie, ça te va super bien !Slay bestie, it looks great on you!
- LéaMerci beaucoup, Nathan !Thank you so much, Nathan!
