What does Gros-calibre mean?

Personne importante (Important person) For example: "Les gros-calibre sont arrivés (The big shots have arrived)"

Where does the slang word Gros-calibre come from?

Gros-calibre is a slang term from Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.

Gros-calibre

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gros-calibre

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Personne importante (Important person)

"Les gros-calibre sont arrivés (The big shots have arrived)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇨🇮 About Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Gros-calibre is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1498 Côte d'Ivoire slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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