French Word · Native
relou
annoying / heavy (verlan for 'lourd')
Pronunciation: ruh-LOO
Meaning
Slang for 'lourd', meaning annoying, bothersome, or a heavy/boring person or situation.
Example
Ce mec est vraiment relou avec ses blagues.
This guy is really annoying with his jokes.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice relou out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French word.