Heading to France for a job interview? Don't get caught off guard by the office lingo! Here are 10 essential slang terms that'll have you sounding like a local pro in no time.

1. Iso

Iso Short for "identique," this term is all about maintaining the status quo. When your colleague says, "On reste iso," they're essentially saying "Let's keep things as they are" or "No changes needed." It's a quick way to express that something should remain identical to its current state. You might hear this in meetings when discussing project scopes, budgets, or timelines that don't need adjustment.

2. Modifs

Why say "modifications" when you can save precious syllables? "Modifs" is your go-to term for changes, tweaks, or edits. "J'ai fait quelques modifs sur le doc" - boom, you're officially in the cool kids' club.

3. Asap

Yes, the French use this English acronym too! It means exactly what you think: "as soon as possible." Just remember to pronounce it the French way: "ah-sap." Très chic!

4. En PJ

No, it's not pajama day at the office. "PJ" stands for "pièce jointe," or attachment. "Je t'envoie le fichier en PJ" means "I'm sending you the file as an attachment." Email etiquette, sorted!

5. Prio

Short for "priorité," this term is all about what needs to get done first. When your boss says "C'est la prio," you know it's time to drop everything else and focus!

6. MAJ

Pronounced "em-ah-jee," this acronym stands for "mise à jour," or update. Whether it's software or a report, staying "à jour" (up to date) is always a good look.

7. Cata

Short for "catastrophe," this dramatic little word is perfect for those minor office disasters. Spilled coffee on your presentation? "C'est la cata!" Just don't overuse it, or you might come off as a drama queen.

8. Dispo

« T'es dispo ? » is a casual way of asking "Are you available?" It's a quick and informal way to check someone's availability, commonly used among colleagues, friends, or in casual settings.

9. CR - compte rendu

This handy abbreviation stands for "compte rendu," meaning "report" or "summary." When someone says, "Je vais faire un CR," they're offering to recap the meeting highlights. It's the office superhero's way of saving everyone from endless email chains and confusion.

10. Perf

Short for "performance," this term is all about results. Whether you're talking about last quarter's sales or your fantasy football team, "C'était une perf incroyable!" is sure to impress.

There you have it! Armed with these 10 slang terms, you'll be navigating the French professional world like a pro.

Bonne chance! 😉