sénégalaise

Sénégalaise is the feminine form of the French demonym for a person from Senegal and, more broadly, an adjective meaning "from Senegal." The masculine form is sénégalais, and the plural forms are sénégalais (masculine) and sénégalaises (feminine).

Usage: Sénégalaise is used to refer to a woman from Senegal or to describe feminine nouns associated with Senegal, such as "une femme sénégalaise" or "la cuisine sénégalaise." Adjectival forms agree in gender and number with the noun (sénégalaise, sénégalaises, etc.).

Beyond people, sénégalaise also modifies other terms to denote origin or style linked to Senegal, for example "culture sénégalaise" or "musique sénégalaise." The term is common in French-language writing and speech, including media, academia, and everyday life.

Senegal is a West African country with multiple ethnic groups, languages, and a diverse diaspora. French is the official language, while many Senegalese speak Wolof and other national languages. The demonym Sénégalaise reflects national identity and cultural diversity within both the country and its global communities.