What does Fonctionnaire mean?

Fonctionnaire (Civil servant) For example: "Le fonctionnaire travaille pour l'État! (The civil servant works for the state!)"

Where does the slang word Fonctionnaire come from?

Fonctionnaire is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

Fonctionnaire

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Fonctionnaire (Civil servant)

"Le fonctionnaire travaille pour l'État! (The civil servant works for the state!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Fonctionnaire 🇩🇿 Algeria

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🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Fonctionnaire" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Fonctionnaire 🇩🇿 Algeria

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