Meaning
Verlan for 'louche' (shady, weird); used to describe something strange or suspicious.
Cultural Background
Verlan is highly associated with suburban youth culture. It is now used by almost all young people regardless of location. Verlan is less common; they might use 'bizarre' or 'louche'. They understand 'chelou' but use their own slang.
Context is key
Only use this with friends.
Meaning
Verlan for 'louche' (shady, weird); used to describe something strange or suspicious.
Context is key
Only use this with friends.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct slang term.
Il m'a regardé toute la soirée, c'est ______.
Chelou is the correct slang term for weird/shady.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIl m'a regardé toute la soirée, c'est ______.
Chelou is the correct slang term for weird/shady.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
C'est bizarre
synonymIt's strange
C'est louche
similarIt's shady
