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y'a fohi
🇨🇮 French slang from West Africa
What does “y'a fohi” mean?
no problem, it's nothing
Example
“— Désolé pour le retard. — Y'a fohi !”
— Sorry I'm late. — No problem!
Good to know
Nouchi; spellings vary ('y a foye').
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
☕ Everyday
The textbook way to say it: Pas de problème.
Heard in a conversation
A wedding in Yopougon
Kouamé Mariam, on dit quoi ? Tu es prête pour le mariage de Didier ?
Mariam, what's up? Are you ready for Didier's wedding?
Mariam Y'a fohi ! Ma robe en pagne est prête, je vais m'enjailler jusqu'au matin.
No problem! My wax-print dress is ready, I'm going to party till morning.
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!
More from West Africa
- chap-chapquickly, right away
- BabiAbidjan
- s'enjaillerto have fun, party
- gaounaive person, sucker
- môgôguy, dude
- bramôgôbuddy, close friend
- brouteurinternet scammer
- ma gomy girlfriend
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