beuh
What does beuh mean? beuh is a French mild that translates to “weed, pot, herb” in English.
Literal Translation
weed (verlan of herbe — herb)
Meaning & Usage
"weed, pot, herb"
Verlan (French back-slang) for 'herbe' (herb), meaning cannabis. One of the most widely known verlan words, used even by people who don't regularly speak verlan. It's the casual, non-threatening way to refer to marijuana in French.
Examples in the Wild
'T'as de la beuh?' — got any weed? 'Ça sent la beuh ici' — it smells like weed in here.
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Verlan — the French practice of inverting syllables — has produced some of French's most essential slang. 'Herbe' becomes 'beu/beuh,' 'femme' becomes 'meuf,' 'flic' becomes 'keuf.' Beuh has crossed from banlieue slang into mainstream usage. It's what a French teenager texts their friend, not what they'd say in court.
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