Where does the slang word Tiens le coup come from?

Tiens le coup is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Tiens le coup

Q: What does Tiens le coup mean?

Reste fort (Stay strong) For example: "Tiens le coup, c'est bientôt fini (Reste fort, c'est bientôt fini/Stay strong, it's almost over)"

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Reste fort (Stay strong)

"Tiens le coup, c'est bientôt fini (Reste fort, c'est bientôt fini/Stay strong, it's almost over)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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