Nana (en. Chick)
/nɑ.na/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A woman, usually speaking informally or familiarly.
Look at that girl, she is stylish!
Regarde cette nana, elle est stylée !
Affectionate term for a female.
My favorite girl is coming to the party.
Ma nana préférée vient à la fête.
Girl, young woman.
He met a nice girl at the café.
Il a rencontré une nana sympa au café.
Etymology
The word 'nana' comes from French slang, often used to speak casually or affectionately.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cool girl
A nice or pleasant woman.
nana cool
my girl
Often used to refer to one's girlfriend.
ma nana
street girl
Term used to refer to a woman on the street, often with a negative connotation.
nana de la rue
Related Words
broad
Slang for referring to a woman.
gonzesse
chick
Slang for a woman, often used by young people.
meuf
Slang Meanings
A girl who attracts attention.
That girl turned all the heads at the party.
Cette nana a fait tourner toutes les têtes à la soirée.
An attractive woman.
He asked a sexy girl out.
Il a invité une nana sexy à sortir.
Friend or buddy in a friendly manner.
She is really my girl, I can tell her everything.
Elle est vraiment ma nana, je peux tout lui dire.