📖 Definition of the expression “Ouf / C’est ouf”
The expression “C’est ouf” means that something is crazy, surprising, almost unbelievable. It’s the word “fou” (crazy) in verlan (backward slang). When you say someone is “ouf”, it means they’re incredible - in a good or bad way. It depends on the context and the tone of voice.
🖼 Illustration of “ouf, c’est ouf”!
🗣 Pronunciation in French
🥳 Usage in casual, informal settings
“J’ai battu Usain Bolt au 100 mètres, c’est ouf ! C’est incroyable !” (I beat Usain Bolt in the 100 meters, c’est ouf! That’s incredible!)
“C’est un ouf lui, il m’a insulté sans aucune raison ! Je ne comprends pas son attitude.” (He’s totally ouf, he insulted me for no reason! I don’t understand his attitude.)
“Cette fille est ouf, elle est à la fois belle, drôle et intelligente ! Elle est incroyable.” (This girl is ouf - she’s beautiful, funny, and smart all at once! She’s amazing.)
👩💻 Usage in professional, formal settings
The expression “ouf” should never be used in a professional setting because it’s slang.