What does Avoir le béguin mean?

Être amoureux (Be in love) For example: "J'ai le béguin pour elle (Je suis amoureux d'elle/I'm in love with her)"

Where does the slang word Avoir le béguin come from?

Avoir le béguin is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Avoir le béguin

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added August 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Avoir le béguin

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Être amoureux (Be in love)

"J'ai le béguin pour elle (Je suis amoureux d'elle/I'm in love with her)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 05, 2025

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🇧🇯 About Benin Slang

Avoir le béguin is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Benin. Benin slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1387 Benin slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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