What does Il est calé mean?

Il est intelligent (He's smart) For example: "Il est trop calé en maths (Il est très fort en maths/He's really good at math)"

Where does the slang word Il est calé come from?

Il est calé is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Il est calé

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Il est calé definition 1

Il est intelligent (He's smart)

"Il est trop calé en maths (Il est très fort en maths/He's really good at math)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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