"Bouffer - La bouffe" - Definition and Pronunciation in French

📖 Definition of “la bouffe” and “bouffer”

La bouffe is the slang word for food. The verb “bouffer” is used to mean “manger” (to eat) - they mean the same thing. For example, you’d say “j’ai envie de bouffer” just like you’d say “j’ai envie de manger” (I feel like eating).

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🖼 Illustration of “bouffer”

🖼 Illustration of “la bouffe”

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🗣 Pronunciation in French

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🥳 Usage of bouffer in casual, informal settings

“J’ai trop envie de bouffer, il y a rien dans le frigo ?” (I really wanna eat, is there nothing in the fridge?)

“J’ai trop bouffé, j’ai hyper mal au ventre” (I ate way too much, my stomach is killing me)

“Il y a trop de bouffe dans ce placard, je sais par quoi commencer !” (There’s so much food in this cupboard, I don’t know where to start!)

👩‍💻 Usage in professional, formal settings

The word “bouffer” can be used with close coworkers, with people you know well. You might suggest to a colleague to go “bouffer” (grab some food), but you’d avoid saying that to your boss or someone you’re not close to.

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