Is this a real word in french?!

@frenchwithgitte

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Why it worked

The video taps into the common curiosity about language and the satisfaction of learning new words, using a popular app as a tool to provide the answer. The creator's relatable expression of confusion and eventual discovery makes it engaging.

Summary

The creator questions if "zigouiller" is a real French word, then uses the Bunpo app to confirm it is and learn its meaning: to eliminate or destroy. The video highlights the app's functionality in providing translations and definitions.

Structure

1Questioning a French word
2Using the Bunpo app
3Discovering the meaning of 'zigouiller'
4Confirming the word's validity

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is this a real word?! #bunpo #french #languagelearningapp

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Product placement

Bunpo (app that helps learn French) - ACTS, its interface is operated to show a translation and definition, removing it would change what happens in the video. French (language) - APPEARS, it is the subject of discussion, removing it would change the topic.

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Is this a real word in french?!

Transcript

Is this a real word in french?! Zigouiller. What does zigouiller mean in French? I think that you want to say zigouiller, no? Ça veut dire éliminer, détruire. Tu voulais dire ça? Zigouiller. Zigouiller. Exactly. Zigouiller.