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dawa

"Dawa" is informal French slang for chaos or a mess.

In a sentence

Le dawa dans la maison était incroyable après la fête.
The mess in the house was incredible after the party.
Here 'dawa' is used informally to refer to a mess or disorder.
Il a fait tout un dawa avec ses arguments bruyants.
He caused a big commotion with his loud arguments.
In this sentence, 'dawa' signifies a commotion or hubbub caused by someone or something.
Pendant la manifestation, il y avait un vrai dawa dans les rues.
During the protest, there was real chaos in the streets.
The term 'dawa' here indicates chaos or unruly activity during an event.

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