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Câlin

🇳🇪 Niger Slang
Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition
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Câlin definition 1

Rungumar soyayya (Hug)

"Ina son câlin (I want a hug)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇳🇪 Niger
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April 2026

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Câlin 🇬🇦 Gabon

Étreinte, tendresse (Hug, cuddle)

"J'ai besoin d'un câlin. (I need a hug.)"
Câlin 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Fihinanana / Fihofohofana (Hug / Cuddle)

"Mila câlin aho (I need a hug)"

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🌍 "Câlin" Across Africa

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

Câlin 🇬🇦 Gabon

Étreinte, tendresse (Hug, cuddle)
Câlin 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Fihinanana / Fihofohofana (Hug / Cuddle)
Câlin 🇲🇱 Mali

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

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