A2 عامیانه عامیانه

Kiffer

To like / to love (informal)

معنی

To really enjoy something or someone.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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'.

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Use 'Grave'

To sound truly native, pair 'kiffer' with 'grave'. 'Je kiffe grave !' is the ultimate expression of cool approval.

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The 'Crush' Trap

Be careful: 'Je te kiffe' can mean 'I like you' or 'I'm attracted to you'. Context is everything!

معنی

To really enjoy something or someone.

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Use 'Grave'

To sound truly native, pair 'kiffer' with 'grave'. 'Je kiffe grave !' is the ultimate expression of cool approval.

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The 'Crush' Trap

Be careful: 'Je te kiffe' can mean 'I like you' or 'I'm attracted to you'. Context is everything!

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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.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kiffer' in the present tense.

Mes amis et moi, nous _______ trop ce nouveau restaurant.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kiffons

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.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: J'ai trop kiffé le film !

'Trop kiffé' is the perfect informal way to express enthusiasm.

Match the French slang to its neutral equivalent.

Match the pairs:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kiffer:Aimer, Un kiff:Un plaisir, Surkiffer:Adorer, Kiffant:Agréable

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 !

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kiffe

In a dialogue starting with 'Grave!', 'kiffe' is the most stylistically consistent choice.

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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Liking something in French

Formal
Apprécier To appreciate
Neutral
Aimer To like/love
Slang
Kiffer To dig/love

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kiffer' in the present tense. جای خالی A2

Mes amis et moi, nous _______ trop ce nouveau restaurant.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kiffons

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? Choose A2

You want to say you liked the movie.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: J'ai trop kiffé le film !

'Trop kiffé' is the perfect informal way to express enthusiasm.

Match the French slang to its neutral equivalent. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kiffer:Aimer, Un kiff:Un plaisir, Surkiffer:Adorer, Kiffant:Agréable

These are the standard equivalents of the slang terms.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang word. dialogue_completion A2

A: Tu viens au concert ? B: Grave ! Je ______ trop ce groupe !

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kiffe

In a dialogue starting with 'Grave!', 'kiffe' is the most stylistically consistent choice.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, 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'.

عبارات مرتبط

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surkiffer

specialized form

To love something intensely

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kiffant

builds on

Cool, enjoyable

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un kiff

builds on

A pleasure or a hobby

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être en kiff sur

similar

To have a crush on

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valider

similar

To approve of / to like

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