un homme noir sur un petit vélo

Expressions from Côte d'Ivoire

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avoir deux bouches

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to be two-faced

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avoir le cœur tombé dans le caleçon

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to be dumbstruck

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casser le cou de quelqu'un

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to reject someone

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mettre sur un petit vélo

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to stand someone up, to break up (with someone)

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mouiller la barbe

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to bribe (someone)

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poser sa candidature

Expression

to declare your love