Browse African Slang

Université (University)

Réseau social (Social network)

Établissement de factures (Billing)

Note de paiement (Bill)

Togolese French for “to share equally” (literally “make two two”). Used when dividing things between two people.

Admirateur (Fan)

Yaourt (Yogurt)

Génial/super (Awesome/great)

Nettoyeuse (Cleaning lady)

Grande fête (Festival)

Moins cher (Cheaper)

Perte (Loss)

Bonheur (Happiness)

Méthode secrète (Secret method)

Aujourd'hui (Today)

Spécialisation (Specialization)

Cinéma (Movie)

Fond (Funding)

Soir (Evening)

Dépenser (To spend)

Tomber amoureux (To fall in love)

Avoir peur (To be scared)

Séduction (Flirtation)

Brother; friend

Grand frère (Big brother)

Petit frère (Little brother)

Rater (To mess up)

Suivre (Follow)

Abonnement (Subscription)

Apprentissage (Training)

Pourvoyeur (Supplier)

Propre/élégant (Clean/elegant)

Argent liquide (Cash)

Ralentir (To brake)

Transport de marchandises (Freight)

Argent (Money)

Vêtements (Clothes)

Pounded yam/cassava

Personne molle (Soft person)

Semaine (Week)