What does C'est lourd mean?

That's heavy/awesome (French youth) For example: "C'est lourd frère! (That's awesome bro!)"

Where does the slang word C'est lourd come from?

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

C'est lourd

🇩🇯 Djibouti Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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C'est lourd definition 1

That's heavy/awesome (French youth)

"C'est lourd frère! (That's awesome bro!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇩🇯 Djibouti
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

C'est lourd 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

C'est lourd (It's heavy/serious)

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C'est du lourd 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

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🌍 "C'est lourd" Across Africa

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C'est lourd 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

C'est lourd (It's heavy/serious)

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