yanké

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from English Yankee.

Pronunciation

Noun

yanké m (plural yankés, feminine yankée)

  1. (Congo) a strong and brave street criminal
  2. (Canada, uncommon or obsolete) Yankee (American)