French Word · Native
Chelou
Weird / Shady / Suspicious (Verlan)
Pronunciation: ʃə.LU
Meaning
Verlan for 'louche', meaning strange, unusual, or suspicious.
Example
Ce type a l'air un peu chelou, je ne lui ferais pas confiance.
That guy looks a bit shady, I wouldn't trust him.
Practice tips
- Practice Chelou out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for native-level learners.