What does À la bourre mean?

En retard (Running late) For example: "Je suis à la bourre (Je suis en retard/I'm running late)"

Where does the slang word À la bourre come from?

À la bourre is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

À la bourre

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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À la bourre definition 1

En retard (Running late)

"Je suis à la bourre (Je suis en retard/I'm running late)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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