What does Temps de chien mean?

Mauvais temps (Dog weather/bad weather) For example: "C'est un temps de chien dehors (C'est un mauvais temps dehors/It's terrible weather outside)"

Where does the slang word Temps de chien come from?

Temps de chien is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Temps de chien

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mauvais temps (Dog weather/bad weather)

"C'est un temps de chien dehors (C'est un mauvais temps dehors/It's terrible weather outside)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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