congo

/kɔ̃.ɡo/
1.
nounmasculine

the Congo (country/region — can refer to either the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Elle a grandi au congo avant de s'installer en France.

She grew up in the Congo before moving to France.

Synonyms:République du Congo, République démocratique du Congo, RDC
2.
nounmasculine

the Congo River (major river in central Africa)

Le fleuve congo traverse une grande partie de l'Afrique centrale.

The Congo River flows through a large part of central Africa.

3.
nounmasculine

a coconut macaroon (a small coconut-based pastry sold in bakeries)

J'ai acheté deux congos à la boulangerie pour le goûter.

I bought two congos at the bakery for a snack.

Synonyms:rocher à la noix de coco, congolais
congo - French Definition & Examples