French A-Level
Verlan
What Verlan means in French A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Verlan
A type of French slang that inverts syllables, used to denote subcultural identity and resistance.
Topics that use Verlan
- Works (AQA A-Level)
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Using Verlan in the exam
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