What does Gentil mean?

Mai kirki (Kind) For example: "Shi gentil ne da kowa (He is kind to everyone)"

Where does the slang word Gentil come from?

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

Gentil

🇳🇪 Niger Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Gentil definition 1

Mai kirki (Kind)

"Shi gentil ne da kowa (He is kind to everyone)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Gentil 🇩🇿 Algeria

Kind/nice

"Very gentil girl"

Gentle 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Calm/Cool (Calm/Cool)

"E gentle well well (He's very calm)"

🇳🇪 About Niger Slang

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

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🌍 "Gentil" Across Africa

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

Gentil 🇩🇿 Algeria

Kind/nice

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