French idioms & slang vocabulary
Essential French vocabulary for idioms & slang — 60 words with English translations, audio playback and a flashcard quiz.

This guide turns a SPEAKZY lesson topic into a focused vocabulary article. The words are grouped for quick study, with English meanings, pronunciation hints where available, tap-to-hear audio, flashcards and a short quiz. Use the first key words as your warm-up, then work through the full list in chunks. Say each word out loud before checking the translation. If a word is useful for travel, family, food, work or daily conversation, save it mentally as a phrase starter rather than an isolated word. When you finish, jump into the related SPEAKZY course topic. The app uses the same vocabulary inside structured lessons, sentence practice and review, so the article becomes a natural bridge from browsing to proper speaking practice.
What this lesson covers
Core French words for idioms.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–20
- bonnes vibrationsBON vee-brah-SEE-ohngood vibes
- tant pisTAHN peeoh well
- qu'est-ce qui se passeKESS kee suh PASSwhat's up
- coolKOOLcool
- génialzheh-nee-ALgreat
- supersoo-PAIRawesome
- ondaOHN-dahcool (Mexico)
- mignonmee-NYOHNcute
- d'accorddah-KORokay
- bien sûrbyan SOORsure
- potePOTTbuddy
- mecMEKdude (Spain)
- gosseGOSSkid
- copainkoh-PANpal
- partenairepar-tuh-NAIRmate (Colombia)
- garsGARboy (Argentina)
- ami procheah-MEE PROSHclose friend
- pairPAIRpeer
- boulotboo-LOWwork
- idiotee-DEE-ohsilly/fool
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