What does Tendance mean?

What's trending or fashionable; Algerians often mock 'tendance' as shallow Western influence while simultaneously following it For example: "Kol wa7ed ylabbes kima tendance, w ygoul 'ana different' - ya3ni wech? (Everyone dresses according to trends and says 'I'm different' - meaning what?)"

Where does the slang word Tendance come from?

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

What are other meanings of Tendance?

Tendance can also mean: Tendance (Trendy); Mode actuelle (Current fashion)

Tendance

🇩🇿 Algeria Slang

Added August 05, 2025 · 4 definitions

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Tendance

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What's trending or fashionable; Algerians often mock 'tendance' as shallow Western influence while simultaneously following it

"Kol wa7ed ylabbes kima tendance, w ygoul 'ana different' - ya3ni wech? (Everyone dresses according to trends and says 'I'm different' - meaning what?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 05, 2025

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Tendance — definition 2

Tendance (Trendy)

"C'est tendance! (It's trendy!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025

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Tendance — definition 3

Mode actuelle (Current fashion)

"C'est tendance. (It's trendy.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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Tendance — definition 4

Lamaody ankehitriny / Trend

"C'est la dernière tendance (It's the latest trend)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇩🇿 About Algeria Slang

Tendance is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Algeria. Algeria slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1947 Algeria slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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