kho (French)
Where does "kho" come from?
The French noun 'kho' originates directly from the Algerian Arabic word 'خو' (khu), which simply means 'brother'. It has been adopted into French slang as a casual term for a friend or 'bro,' reflecting the cultural influence of the Maghreb on modern informal French speech.
Full etymology tree
- kho (French), 'brother, bro'
- borrowed خو (khū) (Algerian Arabic)
Updated July 2026
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