Côte d’Ivoire· easy· informal

s'ambiancer

to ambiance oneself

Meaning

To party

Explanation

Means to go out and have fun, especially to nightclubs or parties, enjoying a festive atmosphere.

Example

Samedi soir, on va s'ambiancer en boîte avec les copains.

Saturday night, we're going to party at the club with friends.

Origin

From nouchi, a hybrid street language in Abidjan mixing Baoulé, Dioula, and French. First recorded in Africa in 1976, made it into Le Petit Larousse in 2017, and spread to mainland France through pop culture.

Where

Abidjan

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