What does Cadeau mean?

Sonni, nisɔndiya jira fɛn (Gift, happiness showing thing) For example: "Cadeau min ka di kosɛbɛ, o ye kanuya ye. (The best gift is love.)"

Where does the slang word Cadeau come from?

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

What are other meanings of Cadeau?

Cadeau can also mean: كادو، هدية (Gift)

Cadeau

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Cadeau definition 1

Sonni, nisɔndiya jira fɛn (Gift, happiness showing thing)

"Cadeau min ka di kosɛbɛ, o ye kanuya ye. (The best gift is love.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Cadeau definition 2

كادو، هدية (Gift)

"Shrit cadeau zwin (I bought a nice gift)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Cadeau 🇹🇬 Togo

Présent (Gift)

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Cadeau 🇹🇬 Togo

Présent (Gift)

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