What does Roots et wings mean?

Fototra sy elatra / Roots and wings For example: "Avoir roots et wings (Have roots and wings)"

Where does the slang word Roots et wings come from?

Roots et wings is a slang term from Madagascar. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Madagascar and across Africa.

Roots et wings

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Fototra sy elatra / Roots and wings

"Avoir roots et wings (Have roots and wings)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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