What does Patate douce mean?

Patate douce (Sweet potato) For example: "Les patates douces grillées! (Grilled sweet potatoes!)"

Where does the slang word Patate douce come from?

Patate douce is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Patate douce?

Patate douce can also mean: Vomanga / Patate (Sweet potato / Yam)

Patate douce

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Patate douce definition 1

Patate douce (Sweet potato)

"Les patates douces grillées! (Grilled sweet potatoes!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Patate douce definition 2

Vomanga / Patate (Sweet potato / Yam)

"Les patates douces sont sucrées (Sweet potatoes are sweet)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Banane douce 🇬🇦 Gabon

Banane dessert (Dessert banana)

"La banane douce est mûre. (The sweet banana is ripe.)"

Kana doce 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Cana doce (Sugar cane)

"Mininus ta kume kana doce. (Kids are eating sugar cane.)"

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