What does Cotonou style mean?

À la mode de Cotonou (Cotonou style) For example: "Il s'habille Cotonou style (Il s'habille à la mode de Cotonou/He dresses Cotonou style)"

Where does the slang word Cotonou style come from?

Cotonou style is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Cotonou style

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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À la mode de Cotonou (Cotonou style)

"Il s'habille Cotonou style (Il s'habille à la mode de Cotonou/He dresses Cotonou style)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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