What does Marché noir mean?

سوق سوداء (Black market) For example: "F'marché noir koulshi disponible (Everything's available in the black market)"

Where does the slang word Marché noir come from?

Marché noir is a slang term from Mauritania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mauritania and across Africa.

Marché noir

🇲🇷 Mauritania Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Marché noir

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سوق سوداء (Black market)

"F'marché noir koulshi disponible (Everything's available in the black market)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇲🇷 About Mauritania Slang

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