What does Frais mean?

Sanyi, kyau (Fresh, cool) For example: "Yana frais yau (He's looking fresh today)"

Where does the slang word Frais come from?

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

Frais

🇳🇪 Niger Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Frais definition 1

Sanyi, kyau (Fresh, cool)

"Yana frais yau (He's looking fresh today)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇪 Niger
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Frais 🇩🇿 Algeria

Fresh/cool looking

"You're looking frais today"

Frais 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Frais (Fresh/cool - French)

"Tu es frais! (You're cool!)"

🇳🇪 About Niger Slang

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

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🌍 "Frais" Across Africa

This word is also used in 6 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Frais 🇩🇿 Algeria

Fresh/cool looking

Frais 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Frais (Fresh/cool - French)

Frais 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Frais (Fresh/cool - from French)

Frais 🇹🇬 Togo

Propre/élégant (Clean/elegant)

Frais 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Vaovao / Tsara tarehy (Fresh / Good looking)

Frais 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Frais, dépenses (Fees, expenses)

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