Private Joke ® Franglais – French Word Game

🇫🇷 Ever been baffled by French expressions such as "Bof" or "Hop là", confused by odd sayings, or just completely lost in translation? Private Joke ® Franglais turns that confusion into pure comedy gold. It’s a hilarious, collaborative word game where the quirks of French shine and creativity takes centre stage.

Invent outrageously clever new words for situations only the French could come up with… or guess if the word is already real. From cheeky slang to puzzling phrases, every card is a prompt that’ll have you laughing until you’re gasping.

How it works:

• PRINT & PLAY. 
• Shuffle the deck (definition side up) and deal 5 letter tiles each.
• The youngest player is the “Boss PJ,” leading the round with a hilarious prompt.
• Everyone votes: Is this a real French word or a Private Joke ®? Guess right, and you score bonus tiles.
• If it’s real, work together to spell it out with your tiles. Earn even more rewards if you nail it!
• If it’s a Private Joke®, it’s every player for themselves: invent the funniest, wittiest new word, pitch it like a pro, and win that card!
• The player with the most cards and tiles by the end wins bragging rights as the ultimate Franglais Champion.

Why you’ll love it:

• Laugh out loud: Every prompt plays with aspects unique to France: letting out a fart a little too cheesy, falling in love with bureaucracy, or buying 7 too many croissants.
• Bring people together: It’s collaborative, competitive, and endlessly engaging, perfect for friends, family, or even the office.
• Learn without trying: You’ll pick up real French words (and maybe invent a few that stick) without even noticing.
• Fast, fun, addictive: 20–40 minutes of quick rounds, perfect for game nights, language learners, or anyone who loves words with personality.

If you love French humour, wordplay, and cheeky creativity, Private Joke ® Franglais is your new go-to game. Ready to speak like a local, laugh until you cry, and become a proper Franglais nerd? Let’s play.

TOP TIP: Print pages 1-15 double-sided & pages 16-20 single-sided.

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