What does Pétanque mean?

Pétanque (Bocce ball) For example: "Vieux jouent pétanque (Elders play bocce)"

Where does the slang word Pétanque come from?

Pétanque 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 Pétanque?

Pétanque can also mean: Petanky / Pétanque

Pétanque

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Pétanque definition 1

Pétanque (Bocce ball)

"Vieux jouent pétanque (Elders play bocce)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Pétanque definition 2

Petanky / Pétanque

"Les vieux jouent à la pétanque (Old people play pétanque)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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