Browse African Slang

Bonheur (Happiness)

Fire; leave

Légumes (Vegetables)

Orage (Storm)

Chaud (Hot)

Vendre (To sell)

Violet (Purple)

From débarquer (“to show up”), in Togo it means an uninvited guest who just shows up.

Stupide (Stupid)

Ingénieux (Resourceful)

Système D (Hustle)

Être excellent (To be excellent)

Faire l'idiot (To fool around)

Problème (Defect)

Va-t'en (Go away)

Argent (Money)

Dire des bêtises (To talk nonsense)

Aider (To help out)

Sortie d'argent (Expense)

Être triste (To be depressed)

Vente à l'unité (Retail)

Vendeur au détail (Retailer)

Repas du soir (Dinner)

Hôpital (Hospital)

Sickness

Stomach; belly

Patience (Patience)

Amitié (Friendship)

Malade (Sick person)

Travailleur (Worker)

Travail (Work)

Planification du travail (Work planning)

Guérison (Healing)