What does Prendre la grosse tête mean?

Devenir arrogant (Become arrogant) For example: "Il a pris la grosse tête (Il est devenu arrogant/He became arrogant)"

Where does the slang word Prendre la grosse tête come from?

Prendre la grosse tête is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Prendre la grosse tête

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Prendre la grosse tête definition 1

Devenir arrogant (Become arrogant)

"Il a pris la grosse tête (Il est devenu arrogant/He became arrogant)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Prendre la tête 🇬🇦 Gabon

Compliquer, stresser (To complicate, stress)

"Cette relation me prend la tête. (This relationship stresses me out.)"

Prendre la tête 🇹🇬 Togo

Énerver (To be annoying)

"Il me prend la tête! (He's being annoying!)"

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