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argot

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

/ˈɑrɡoʊ/

Translations

argotnoun

argots

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

/ˈɑrɡoʊ/

argotLangage particulier d’un groupe, souvent utilisé pour rester incompréhensible aux non-initiés.

The thieves communicated in an argot that was incomprehensible to outsiders.

Les voleurs communiquaient dans un argot incompréhensible pour les personnes extérieures.

Additional translations

jargonLangage particulier d’un milieu professionnel ou social ; emploi plus courant en français selon le contexte.

Synonyms

argotadjective

/ˈɑːɡəʊ/

/ˈɑrɡoʊ/

Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "argot words", functioning adjectivally.

argotiqueQui relève de l’argot ou en présente les caractéristiques.

The novel is filled with argot expressions that give the dialogue authenticity.

Le roman est rempli d’expressions argotiques qui donnent de l’authenticité au dialogue.

argotnoun

A specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group, often to maintain secrecy or exclusivity.

The thieves communicated in an argot that was incomprehensible to outsiders.

Informal language or jargon characteristic of a particular profession or social group.

Medical argot can be confusing to patients unfamiliar with technical terms.

argotadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a particular argot or jargon.

The novel is filled with argot expressions that give the dialogue authenticity.