Published October 25, 2025 • Updated October 13, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Ouf meaning
Ouf is a French slang word meaning “crazy,” “insane,” or “amazing,” depending on the context. It comes from verlan, a form of French slang in which syllables or sounds are reversed. Ouf is the reversed form of fou (crazy). Common in informal spoken French, ouf can describe someone acting crazy or express surprise, excitement, or amazement at something extraordinary.
Ouf pronunciation
The IPA pronunciation of ouf is /uf/, which sounds approximately like “oof.”
Ouf example sentences
Ce film était ouf !
This movie was amazing!
Ce mec est ouf ! Il a appris tous les mots en un jour !
This guy is nuts! He learned all the words in one day!
Ouah ! C’est ouf ! Tu parles quatre langues ?
Wow! That’s crazy! You speak four languages?
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