What does Prendre la route mean?

Partir en voyage (Hit the road) For example: "On prend la route demain (On part en voyage demain/We hit the road tomorrow)"

Where does the slang word Prendre la route come from?

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

Prendre la route

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Prendre la route definition 1

Partir en voyage (Hit the road)

"On prend la route demain (On part en voyage demain/We hit the road tomorrow)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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