Skip to content

bizness

shady business, hustle

noun beez-NESS Rare

Origin: From English 'business', respelled in French slang.

Usage Note

Bizness is a French slang respelling of 'business', evoking underground trade or illicit dealings. It is associated with urban French youth culture and rap. The standard spelling business also exists in French with a neutral commercial meaning, whereas bizness carries a street or hustle connotation.

Examples

"Il est dans le bizness depuis longtemps."

Natural Translation

He has been in the hustle for a long time.

Explore French by topic