Verlan is a type of French slang that involves reversing the syllables of a word. The term ‘verlan’ itself comes from the French word ‘l’envers,’ meaning ‘reverse.’ Here are a few examples to illustrate how it works:
You will come across multiple examples in everyday life. Here are a few more:
- Reuch – cher (expensive)
- Tromé – métro (subway)
- Laisse béton – laisse tomber (forget it, drop it)
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