nègre

French

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) negro
  • ghostwriter
  • (informal) friend, buddy
  • (informal) [term of endearment] honey, baby, precious

Etymology

Derived from Latin nigrum, niger.

Origin

Latin

nigrum, niger

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