What does On se dépatouille mean?

On se sort d'affaire (We get by) For example: "On se dépatouille comme on peut (On se sort d'affaire comme on peut/We get by as we can)"

Where does the slang word On se dépatouille come from?

On se dépatouille is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

On se dépatouille

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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On se dépatouille definition 1

On se sort d'affaire (We get by)

"On se dépatouille comme on peut (On se sort d'affaire comme on peut/We get by as we can)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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