What does Hors-jeu mean?

Offside For example: "Clear hors-jeu"

Where does the slang word Hors-jeu come from?

Hors-jeu is a slang term from Algeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Algeria and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Hors-jeu?

Hors-jeu can also mean: Position illégale (Offside); Exclu (Offside, excluded)

Hors-jeu

🇩🇿 Algeria Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Hors-jeu definition 1

Offside

"Clear hors-jeu"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Hors-jeu definition 2

Position illégale (Offside)

"C'est hors-jeu! (It's offside!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Hors-jeu definition 3

Exclu (Offside, excluded)

"Il est hors-jeu dans l'affaire (He's out of the game)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇩🇿 Algeria
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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