Meaning
An extremely informal way to express indifference.
Cultural Background
Widely used in suburbs and cities among youth. Common in memes and social media comments. Less common; they might use 'je m'en sacre' instead. Understood, but less frequently used than in France.
Vulgarity Alert
Remember that 'balec' comes from a vulgar phrase. Use it carefully.
Body Language
A shrug is the perfect companion to this word.
Meaning
An extremely informal way to express indifference.
Vulgarity Alert
Remember that 'balec' comes from a vulgar phrase. Use it carefully.
Body Language
A shrug is the perfect companion to this word.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct slang term.
Il m'a dit qu'il ne viendrait pas. _____
Balec is the correct term for indifference.
Which context is appropriate for 'balec'?
When should you use 'balec'?
Balec is strictly for informal, intimate settings.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesIl m'a dit qu'il ne viendrait pas. _____
Balec is the correct term for indifference.
When should you use 'balec'?
Balec is strictly for informal, intimate settings.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt is slang, but it comes from a vulgar phrase. It's not 'bad' in the sense of a curse word, but it's very informal.
Absolutely not. It would be considered very disrespectful.
Related Phrases
Je m'en fous
synonymI don't care
La flemme
similarCan't be bothered
Bof
similarMeh
