7 Everyday French Expressions You’ll Actually Use | Bof, Nickel & More

What do French speakers mean when they say “bof,” “nickel,” or “ça roule”? Learn 7 everyday French expressions through short conversations, clear English explanations, and listen-and-repeat practice. Join Sam and Nora to understand what each expression means, when to use it, and how informal it is. IN THIS LESSON: • Bof — “meh”: you’re not very impressed. • Tant pis — “oh well”: accept a disappointment and move on. • Nickel — “perfect” or “great”: something is just right. • Ça roule — “sounds good”: agree to a plan. • Au pire — introduce a backup plan. • À fond — an enthusiastic “absolutely!” • Kiffer — “to really like” or “to love”: very informal. Listen to the French example, then use the quiet REPEAT pause to say it yourself. At the end, Nora puts all seven expressions into one conversation. Can you do it too? ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Lesson preview 0:42 Bof — “Meh” 1:19 Tant pis — “Oh well” 2:00 Nickel — “Perfect” 2:45 Ça roule — “Sounds good” 3:25 Au pire — A backup plan 4:14 À fond — “Absolutely!” 5:02 Kiffer — “To really like” 5:53 Final review — Nora’s challenge 6:56 Your turn! 💬 YOUR TURN Which expression will you use first? Write a French sentence with it in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe to French As Heard for more French you can use in real life. English subtitles available — turn on CC. #LearnFrench #FrenchExpressions #EverydayFrench