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Babi
🇨🇮 French slang from West Africa
What does “Babi” mean?
Abidjan
Example
“Je rentre à Babi la semaine prochaine.”
I'm going back to Abidjan next week.
Good to know
Affectionate nickname for Abidjan, all over Ivorian music.
Who you can say it to
Fine with anyone
☕ Everyday
The textbook way to say it: Abidjan
Heard in a conversation
A wedding in Yopougon
Kouamé Le marié a loué trois Mercedes. Il aime trop faroter, ce môgô-là !
The groom has rented three Mercedes. That guy really loves to show off!
Mariam Lui, faroter ? Il a emprunté l'argent à tout Babi ! On va voir le mois prochain.
Him, showing off? He borrowed the money from all of Abidjan! We'll see next month.
Kouamé Ah, le DJ met du coupé-décalé ! Viens chap-chap, on va danser.
Ah, the DJ's playing coupé-décalé! Come quick, let's dance.
More from West Africa
- chap-chapquickly, right away
- y'a fohino problem, it's nothing
- s'enjaillerto have fun, party
- gaounaive person, sucker
- môgôguy, dude
- bramôgôbuddy, close friend
- brouteurinternet scammer
- ma gomy girlfriend
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