Valef (en. Valef)

/valɛf/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person regarded as insignificant or worthless.
He felt like a valef in that group.
Il se sentait comme un valef dans ce groupe.
An individual who is hated or despised.
People call him a valef because of his behavior.
Les gens le traitent de valef pour son comportement.

Etymology

Of slang origin, used mainly in pejorative contexts.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a valef
to be perceived as someone of little value
être un valef
to give a valef kick
to act inappropriately or without worth
donner un coup de valef
to act like a valef
to act in an insignificant or futile manner
faire le valef

Related Words

valet
A servant or aide, often used pejoratively.
valet
devalued
Pulled down in worth or esteem.
dévalorisé

Slang Meanings

A worthless person
Look at him, he's a real valef.
Regarde-le, c'est un vrai valef.
Someone entertaining but useless
She is funny but just a valef.
Elle est drôle mais juste un valef.