Paris phrase
avoir le seum
To feel bitter, frustrated, or deeply annoyed.
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Meaning
Avoir le seum is informal French meaning to feel intense frustration, resentment, or disappointment.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /a.vwaʁ lə sœm/
Part of speech: verb phrase
How it is used
It is common in youth speech and urban French, including Paris, after an upsetting result or unfair situation.
Register: Very informal contemporary French.
Examples in context
- J'ai le seum d'avoir raté le train.I'm really frustrated that I missed the train.
- Il avait le seum après le match.He felt bitter and upset after the match.
Important context
It is unsuitable for formal writing and carries stronger emotion than simple disappointment.