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Faroté

🇲🇱 Mali Slang
Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions
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Faroté definition 1

From French fanfaronner, to show off. In Malian slang it means to flaunt wealth or swagger flamboyantly. Someone who farotés might wear flashy clothes, drive a fancy car, or make it rain money at parties.

"I ka faroté kalan fana! (You're showing off even in class!)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025
DEFINITION 2

Faroté definition 2

Se vanter, faire le malin (To boast, to show off) - slang

"Afaroté mingi (He shows off a lot)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

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🇲🇱 Mali
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Faroté 🇨🇩 DR Congo

Se vanter, faire le malin (To boast, to show off) - slang

"Afaroté mingi (He shows off a lot)"
Farot 🇬🇦 Gabon

Faire le malin, frimer (To show off, act smart)

"Arrête de farot devant les filles. (Stop showing off in front of the girls.)"

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