Sénégalais
/se.ne.ɡa.lɛ/masculine
A Senegalese man is a Sénégalais in French and a Senegalese woman is a Sénégalaise. If unsure, use Sénégalais.
Meaning: person from Senegal (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sénégalais | /se.ne.ɡa.lɛ/ | masculine |
| Sénégalaise | feminine |
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun for a person takes a capital letter. As an adjective, the word is written in lowercase, sénégalais and the feminine Sénégalaise also serves as the feminine adjective form.
How do you pronounce it?
Sénégalais is pronounced /se.ne.ɡa.lɛ/, in four syllables, with a silent final s.
Did you know?
- While Sénégalais identifies nationality, the term Teranga is the cultural soul of the people. It translates to 'hospitality' and describes the welcoming spirit a Sénégalais host shows to guests.
- While Sénégalais is the official French term, many people in Senegal identify primarily through ethnic groups like the Wolof or Pulaar before their national identity.
- The term Sénégalais encompasses a diverse population where French is the official language of administration, yet it is not the first language for the majority of the population.
Examples in context
- Elle travaille avec une Sénégalaise talentueuse.She works with a talented Senegalese woman.
- La cuisine sénégalaiseSenegalese cuisine
- La musique sénégalaiseSenegalese music
- Le boubou sénégalaisSenegalese traditional clothing
- C'est un Sénégalais très gentil.He is a very kind Senegalese man.
- Mon voisin est un Sénégalais.My neighbor is a Senegalese man.
- Il est devenu un Sénégalais naturalisé.He became a naturalized Senegalese man.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are talking about a new colleague at work.
- EmmaTu connais le nouveau collègue ?Do you know the new colleague?
- HugoOui, c'est un Sénégalais très talentueux.Yes, he is a very talented Senegalese man.
- EmmaEst-ce qu'il vient de Dakar ?Is he from Dakar?
- HugoOui, il est Sénégalais et il aime beaucoup la ville.Yes, he is Senegalese and he likes the city a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “senegalese” translations and entries Sénégalais, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
