What does Câlin mean?

Étreinte, tendresse (Hug, cuddle) For example: "J'ai besoin d'un câlin. (I need a hug.)"

Where does the slang word Câlin come from?

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

Câlin

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Câlin definition 1

Étreinte, tendresse (Hug, cuddle)

"J'ai besoin d'un câlin. (I need a hug.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Câlin 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Fihinanana / Fihofohofana (Hug / Cuddle)

"Mila câlin aho (I need a hug)"

Câlin 🇲🇱 Mali

Magɔn, ka mɔgɔ minɛ ka sabati (Hug, to hold someone tight)

"Câlin ka di su funteni na. (Hugs are nice on cold nights.)"

🇬🇦 About Gabon Slang

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🌍 "Câlin" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Câlin 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Fihinanana / Fihofohofana (Hug / Cuddle)

Câlin 🇲🇱 Mali

Magɔn, ka mɔgɔ minɛ ka sabati (Hug, to hold someone tight)

Câlin 🇳🇪 Niger

Rungumar soyayya (Hug)

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