What does C'est la honte mean?

C'est embarrassant (It's embarrassing) For example: "C'est la honte ce que tu as fait (C'est embarrassant ce que tu as fait/What you did is embarrassing)"

Where does the slang word C'est la honte come from?

C'est la honte is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

C'est la honte

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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C'est la honte definition 1

C'est embarrassant (It's embarrassing)

"C'est la honte ce que tu as fait (C'est embarrassant ce que tu as fait/What you did is embarrassing)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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