"Relou" - Definition and Pronunciation in French

📖 Definition of the word “Relou”

The word “relou” is the verlan (backward slang) of “lourd” (heavy/annoying). You can use “relou” to talk about a situation or a person. It’s used to describe something unpleasant, boring, or not enjoyable.

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🖼 Illustration of “relou”

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🗣 Pronunciation in French

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🥳 Usage in casual, informal settings

“David veut absolument qu’on aille courir ensemble, il est vraiment relou” (David really insists on us going running together, he’s so relou)

“C’est relou, je suis bloqué dans l’ascenseur depuis 2 heures” (This is so relou, I’ve been stuck in the elevator for 2 hours)

“Noémie est tellement relou, elle ne fait que se moquer de moi” (Noemie is so relou, she does nothing but make fun of me)

👩‍💻 Usage in professional, formal settings

This is a word you should not use in a professional context, except with coworkers you’re quite close to. But if you have any doubt, don’t use it - it’s probably not appropriate.

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