đ Definition of âla bouffeâ and âboufferâ
La bouffe is the slang word for food. The verb âboufferâ is used to mean âmangerâ (to eat) - they mean the same thing. For example, youâd say âjâai envie de boufferâ just like youâd say âjâai envie de mangerâ (I feel like eating).
đŒ Illustration of âboufferâ

đŒ Illustration of âla bouffeâ

đŁ Pronunciation in French
đ„ł Usage of bouffer in casual, informal settings
âJâai trop envie de bouffer, il y a rien dans le frigo ?â (I really wanna eat, is there nothing in the fridge?)
âJâai trop bouffĂ©, jâai hyper mal au ventreâ (I ate way too much, my stomach is killing me)
âIl y a trop de bouffe dans ce placard, je sais par quoi commencer !â (Thereâs so much food in this cupboard, I donât know where to start!)
đ©âđ» Usage in professional, formal settings
The word âboufferâ can be used with close coworkers, with people you know well. You might suggest to a colleague to go âboufferâ (grab some food), but youâd avoid saying that to your boss or someone youâre not close to.




