What does Sénégalaises mean?

Refers to Senegalese twist braids, a popular hairstyle. For example: "Elle s’est fait des Sénégalaises pour la rentrée, c’est trop joli."

Where does the slang word Sénégalaises come from?

Sénégalaises is a slang term from Senegal. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Senegal and across Africa.

Sénégalaises

Q: What are other meanings of Sénégalaises?

Sénégalaises can also mean: Refers to Senegalese twist braids, a popular hairstyle. Saying someone 'has Sénégalaises' means they got their hair done in long twisting braids

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Sénégalaises definition 1

Refers to Senegalese twist braids, a popular hairstyle.

"Elle s’est fait des Sénégalaises pour la rentrée, c’est trop joli."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Sénégalaises definition 2

Refers to Senegalese twist braids, a popular hairstyle. Saying someone 'has Sénégalaises' means they got their hair done in long twisting braids

"Elle s'est fait des Sénégalaises pour la rentrée, c'est trop joli. (She got Senegalese twists for back-to-school, it's so pretty.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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Sénégalaise 🇸🇳 Senegal

Refers to a type of twisting hairstyle also known as “Senegalese twists.” Among youth, mentioning someone’s got **Sénégalaises** means that braid style.

"“Elle est allée se faire des **Sénégalaises** pour la rentrée, c’est trop joli.” (“She went to get **Senegalese twists**…"

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🇸🇳 About Senegal Slang

Senegalese slang is built on Wolof, the lingua franca spoken by 80% of the population, blended with French to create a rich urban vocabulary in Dakar.

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