A rafiot is a fishing vessel, traditionally from the Mediterranean coast of France, and in particular Toulon.

A rafiot in Senegal being used as a play ground by local kids

In French, the term has come to pejoratively describe a vessel in poor shape.[1]

References

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  1. Larousse, Éditions. "Définitions : rafiot, rafiau - Dictionnaire de français Larousse". www.larousse.fr (in French). Retrieved 2025-02-19.