Senegal

heure CFA

“CFA-franc time”

Meaning

a loose sense of time that allows for turning up very late

Elsewhere

une heure approximative

Explanation

Standard French has no name for it beyond une heure approximative. In Senegal and Burkina Faso it takes its name from the franc CFA, and the wait can run long.

Example

Le mariage commence à quinze heures, mais c’est l’heure CFA, donc on verra.

The wedding starts at three, but that's CFA time, so we'll see.

Origin

Origin uncertain.

Where

SenegalBurkina Faso

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