What does Basse-cour mean?

Animaux de ferme (Farmyard) For example: "Il élève la basse-cour (He raises poultry)"

Where does the slang word Basse-cour come from?

Basse-cour is a slang term from Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.

Basse-cour

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Animaux de ferme (Farmyard)

"Il élève la basse-cour (He raises poultry)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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