dar
awesome / sick / incredible
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/daʁ/
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Cultural Note
From Arabic 'dar' (house/home), this word evolved in French slang to mean 'amazing/incredible.' It's part of the wave of Arabic-origin words that have enriched French youth slang. Short, punchy, and emphatic — 'c'est dar' hits harder than 'c'est cool.' Popular in gaming communities and among younger speakers. If a French teenager tells you something is 'dar,' that's the highest compliment in their vocabulary.
📝 Example Sentences
Ce jeu vidéo est trop dar !
This video game is so sick!
T'as vu son but ? C'était dar !
Did you see his goal? It was incredible!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | dar |
| masculine | dar |
| feminine_plural | dars |
| masculine_plural | dars |