Bedeutung
To really enjoy something or someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, 'kiffer' is ubiquitous. It's used by teenagers, young adults, and even 'bobos' (bourgeois-bohemians) in Paris. It's a symbol of how 'banlieue' culture has influenced the whole country. While the word comes from here, its use as a French verb is a European invention. In North Africa, 'kif' still often refers to the substance or a general state of mind. In Quebec, 'kiffer' is recognized but less common than in France. Quebecers are more likely to use 'tripper' to express the same feeling. In countries like Ivory Coast or Senegal, 'kiffer' is very popular in urban music (Ivorian Coupé-Décalé or Rap). It's used to show status and enjoyment of the 'good life'.
Use 'Grave'
To sound truly native, pair 'kiffer' with 'grave'. 'Je kiffe grave !' is the ultimate expression of cool approval.
The 'Crush' Trap
Be careful: 'Je te kiffe' can mean 'I like you' or 'I'm attracted to you'. Context is everything!
Bedeutung
To really enjoy something or someone.
Use 'Grave'
To sound truly native, pair 'kiffer' with 'grave'. 'Je kiffe grave !' is the ultimate expression of cool approval.
The 'Crush' Trap
Be careful: 'Je te kiffe' can mean 'I like you' or 'I'm attracted to you'. Context is everything!
Age Matters
While common, if you are over 50, using 'kiffer' might make you look like you're trying too hard to be young. Use it sparingly.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kiffer' in the present tense.
Mes amis et moi, nous _______ trop ce nouveau restaurant.
The subject is 'Mes amis et moi' (we), so the ending is -ons.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a casual chat with a friend?
You want to say you liked the movie.
'Trop kiffé' is the perfect informal way to express enthusiasm.
Match the French slang to its neutral equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard equivalents of the slang terms.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang word.
A: Tu viens au concert ? B: Grave ! Je ______ trop ce groupe !
In a dialogue starting with 'Grave!', 'kiffe' is the most stylistically consistent choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Liking something in French
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMes amis et moi, nous _______ trop ce nouveau restaurant.
The subject is 'Mes amis et moi' (we), so the ending is -ons.
You want to say you liked the movie.
'Trop kiffé' is the perfect informal way to express enthusiasm.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the standard equivalents of the slang terms.
A: Tu viens au concert ? B: Grave ! Je ______ trop ce groupe !
In a dialogue starting with 'Grave!', 'kiffe' is the most stylistically consistent choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's not a swear word. It's just very informal. It's like saying 'I'm into this' instead of 'I enjoy this'.
Yes, but it usually implies a crush or that you find them very cool. 'Je kiffe mon prof' means you think your teacher is awesome.
It's 'kiffer' on steroids. Use it when you absolutely love something.
Only in modern novels that use slang to be realistic, like 'Kiffe kiffe demain' by Faïza Guène.
You can say 'Je kiffe pas trop' or 'C'est pas mon kiff'.
They share the same Arabic root, but 'kiffer' is a much newer addition to the French language.
Only if the email is to a very close friend. Never in a professional email.
In casual spoken French among young people, yes. In formal or written French, no.
It means 'It's my thing' or 'It's what I love doing'.
No, like all regular -er verbs in the infinitive, the 'r' is silent. It sounds like 'kiff-ay'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
surkiffer
specialized formTo love something intensely
kiffant
builds onCool, enjoyable
un kiff
builds onA pleasure or a hobby
être en kiff sur
similarTo have a crush on
valider
similarTo approve of / to like
