Slang expressions for everyday life in French

Here's a very useful list of common French slang expressions and sentences that you will encounter in everyday life.

French vocabulary

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    J'ai la dalle. I'm really hungry. (familiar)
    Ça marche ! OK! / That works! (informal)
    T'inquiète ! No worries! (informal)
    C'est clair ! You don't say! (informal)
    La vache ! OMG! / Damn! (familiar)
    J'ai la flemme. I can't be bothered. (informal)
    Je suis à la bourre. I'm late. (familiar)
    Laisse tomber ! Drop it! / Don't bother! (informal)
    Fais gaffe ! Watch out! (informal)
    C'est trop la honte ! So embarrassing! (familiar)
    C'est nul ! That sucks! (familiar)
    J'ai le seum. I'm bummed (US) / I'm gutted (UK) (familiar)
    Je suis dègue. I'm bummed (US) / I'm gutted (UK) (familiar)
    Casse-toi ! Go away! / Piss off! (familiar)
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