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Literally 'we are together,' used just like the English phrase to express solidarity or friendship. Common in Niger to s...

On est ensemble (We're together - solidarity)

On est solidaires (We're together)

La jeunesse ne dure pas (You're only young once)

On est présent (We're here)

On est où là? (Where are we now?)

On se débrouille (We make do)

On s'adapte (We make do)

On procède ainsi (We do it like that)

On fait comment? (How do we do it?)

Comment procéder? (How do we proceed?)

Performing excellently (Doing great)

Perfect kabisa (Perfect)

Performing well.

On gère (We manage)

My responsibility/fault

Literally "on my porch" (from Afrikaans), but used to indicate something is right at your doorstep or nearby. People use...

Les problèmes continuent (We're not out of the woods)

Message seen

Kudlala njalo (Playing always)

On se voit (We'll meet)

On se sort d'affaire (We get by)

On organise ça (We'll organize that)

On se voit (See you)

Fight immediately when seen

Liberian twist: meaning to be in a difficult situation. If someone says 'I'm on the cutting edge,' they mean they're in ...

To be around or present in a scene.

Turn on light (Switch on)

With ice/Chilled (Ice cubes)

In trouble

Punctual arrival (Schedule kept)

In addition to; besides

On résout le problème (We find a solution)

French-Arabic mixed expression

On va s'arranger (We'll manage)

French-Arabic mixed expression

French-Arabic mixed expression

Where are we going? (French)

On décidera plus tard (We'll see)

On prend notre temps (We go slowly)

Rumeur (Rumor)

En ligne (Online)

Parfait (On point)

See; look

See; look

“See now” (often to scold or point out consequences).

Oncle généreux (Generous uncle)

Anointing

Special anointing

Aguardente tradicional (Traditional spirits)