One of the interesting things about a language is that it is dynamic. It constantly evolves and it is a potrayal of the real culture.
Take for instance, french argot (argot is the word for slang!!) It has developed to such an extent that argot is like another language by itself. Argot actually began as a secret language amongst the criminal classes in 20th century France. It was secret so that police spies could not understand them. But now argot has become standard especially in informal settings.
One of the best ways to pick up french argot is to listen to songs of Renaud.
Here are some argot to practise!!
Now if Todd Palin was the First Dude, he would be "Premier Mec" (mec being a guy):-)
I find the stock markets to be "dingue" (crazy).
Saturday Night Live is really "marrant" (funny).
My "boulot" (job) is "vachement" (very) "genial" (good).
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