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doter
🇨🇮 French slang from West Africa
What does “doter” mean?
to pay the bride price
Example
“Il économise pour doter sa fiancée.”
He's saving to pay his fiancée's bride price.
Good to know
"La dot": gifts and money to the bride’s family, a big step before marriage.
Who you can say it to
Fine with anyone
❤️ Love💸 Money
The textbook way to say it: verser la dot
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