Senegal
kaoter
Meaning
to make someone fall for you
Elsewhere
subjuguer
Explanation
Standard French would say subjuguer, a heavier, more literary word. From Senegal to Burkina Faso and Mali, kaoter is the everyday one for being bowled over by someone.
Example
Elle m’a kaoté dès qu’elle a souri.
She had me smitten the moment she smiled.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
Where
Senegal
Côte d’Ivoire
Burkina Faso
Niger
Mali