What does Avion mean?

Sankɔnɔ kulusi, ciel bateau (Sky boat, airplane) For example: "Avion bɛ bɔ Bamako ka taa Paris. (The plane leaves Bamako for Paris.)"

Where does the slang word Avion come from?

Avion is a slang term from Mali. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mali and across Africa.

Avion

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Avion definition 1

Sankɔnɔ kulusi, ciel bateau (Sky boat, airplane)

"Avion bɛ bɔ Bamako ka taa Paris. (The plane leaves Bamako for Paris.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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