Two friends from the same neighbourhood are talking about representation in French cinema — 'y'a presque pas de renois dans ce film, comme d'hab.'

Verlan of 'noir' (black), used to refer to Black people — particularly within Black French communities as a reclaimed, in-group term. Like 'rebeu', it originated as coded speech and has complex social dynamics depending on who uses it: within the community it can be entirely neutral or even warm; used by outsiders it risks being perceived as reductive or offensive. It appears frequently in French rap and is part of a broader pattern of Verlan as identity language.

"Renoi" does not mean a king, a citizen, a neighbor. It specifically means "A Black person".

You're in a meeting and someone keeps giving long background stories instead of answering the question.

Literally it suggests hitting the bushes instead of going straight for the target.
In practice it means avoiding the main point-talking indirectly, using hints, or dragging out the conversation. It often implies you're being polite, nervous, or manipulative. People usually say it when they want someone to be blunt and get to the point.

"Beat around the bush" does not mean explain something in a simple way, speak too honestly without tact, change the topic to something fun. It specifically means "To avoid talking directly about the main topic".