Borrowed from Italian flemma, meaning slowness or placidity and originally one of the four bodily humours, from the same source as French flegme.
Borrowed from Italian flemma, meaning slowness or placidity and originally one of the four bodily humours, from the same source as French flegme.
What does flemme mean?
Flemme is familiar French for laziness or the feeling that one cannot be bothered to do something.
How is flemme used with a verb?
Use avoir la flemme de followed by an infinitive, as in J'ai la flemme de sortir.
Is flemme masculine or feminine?
Flemme is feminine, so the usual expression is la flemme.
Is flemme formal French?
No. Flemme is familiar and suits conversation and relaxed writing better than formal prose.
What is the difference between flemme and fatigue?
Flemme is reluctance to make an effort, while fatigue is physical or mental tiredness. Either can exist without the other.
Where does flemme come from?
Flemme was borrowed from Italian flemma, a word associated with slowness and placidity and related to French flegme.
What are common synonyms for flemme?
Close French alternatives include paresse, fainéantise, flemmardise, and the familiar word cosse.