Paris and urban French meaning
ouf
Crazy, extreme, or astonishing; also used as an intensifier in de ouf.
Uses your device’s built-in voice. Pronunciation is approximate because available voices and paris pronunciation vary.
Meaning
Ouf is verlan for fou. It can describe something as crazy, extraordinary, excessive, or astonishing. The phrase de ouf often intensifies an adjective or judgment.
Pronunciation and grammar
/uf/ · adjective and intensifying phrase
Variants and common forms: de ouf
Very informal.
How it is used
It is common in informal urban French and frequently heard in Parisian youth and casual speech.
Examples
French: Ce concert était ouf.
Plain English: That concert was incredible.
French: Il fait froid de ouf aujourd’hui.
Plain English: It is extremely cold today.
Important context
Ouf can be positive or negative. The meaning depends on the situation and speaker tone.